- Exciting opportunity to work with a rapidly growing ASX-listed gold producer.
- Position will be offered on a 15:13 Or 8:6 roster from Perth
- Deflector Mine site provides excellent camp and gym facilities.
Deflector Technical Services has a Production Engineer opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their underground mining career.
Vault Minerals Limited is a leading intermediate gold producer listed on the ASX, with a diversified portfolio of operating assets across Western Australia and Canada. Formerly known as Red 5 Limited, the company rebranded to Vault Minerals in September 2024 to reflect its scale, strength, and growth ambitions.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary on fortnightly pay cycle.
- Referral program allowing you to earn up to $6,000 for referring new employees.
- Career development opportunities and great company culture.
Deflector Operation, located 160km east of Geraldton, consists of two independent, high-grade, narrow vein gold/copper mines, Deflector and Deflector South West.Two new mining areas, Spanish Galleon and Contact, are currently being developed from Deflector South West in order maintain the current production profile (~40Kt ore/month) over the next 4 years.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineers, the Production Engineer role is responsible for safe and cost-effective stope designs that enable the operation to achieve short- and medium-term targets, and assists with the management of day-to-day production activities.
The position will be offered on 15:13 or 8:6 roster as FIFO from Perth or DIDO from Geraldton.
Key responsibilities of this role will include:
- Complete fit for purpose production drill plans, in order to maximise stope recovery and minimise dilution.
- Generate prep and charge plans for production firings.
- Prepare airleg rise plans, for both production slots and escapeways.
- Create drill and charge plans for ventilation rises.
- Produce safe and efficient tele-remote bogging plans.
- Develop weekly schedules, covering production, development and service activities.
- Produce work instructions for ancillary and service activities.
- Complete stope reconciliations and assist with EOM data collection.
- Daily and weekly production monitoring, tracking and data analysis.
- Assist the Underground Ventilation Officer by conducting primary and secondary ventilation surveys as required.
- Complete regular underground inspections.
- Assist operations team by logging electronic detonators when utilised in complex blasts.
About You
- Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, with previous experience in an underground mining environment.
- Completed required undergraduate (UG) practical experience for WA FCMMCC, with hands-on experience in underground drill and blast design.
- Understanding of Australian mining practices and safety standards
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, complemented by excellent analytical abilities and a keen attention to detail.
- Strong ability to meet deadlines with effective time management.
- Proficient use and application of MS Office suite, and relevant mining software Deswik Suite.
- Hold a current WA Driver’s License (manual C Class)
Additional Benefits:
Paywise offers the following employee benefits to Vault Minerals employees;
- Novated Lease Vehicles
- Salary Sacrifice - Trade tools, FIFO Travel, Self Education
Our Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, we require a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.
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Production Engineer employer: Vault Minerals
Vault Minerals is an exceptional employer, offering Excavator Operators the chance to work with state-of-the-art Hitachi excavators at the King of the Hills gold mine in Perth. With a strong focus on safety and production, employees benefit from a supportive work culture, long-term growth opportunities, and a flexible FIFO roster that promotes work-life balance.
