About Us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now an inclusive gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.
At Cowal
At Cowal, our significant investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include:
Relocation assistance
Salary packaging, vehicle, housing options, life and income protection
Bonus' including short and long-term incentives
Employee referral bonuses
Recognition program
Study assistance
Discounted health insurance and gym membership
Convenient and comfortable bus transportation to site and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
This roster is 8 / 6 and a 12.5-hour day.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
About the role
To lead all technical services activities including planning, scheduling, development, production, paste and ventilation relating to the Cowal Underground Mine, with a key focus on results within the following:
Leading and upholding exceptional standards including safety, production and cost are developed, implemented and maintained.
Exceptional communications and engagement are maintained with other inter and intra-departmental teams.
Ensure that technical support provided to operational teams considers requirements of applicable Work Health and Safety Legislation, Australian Standards and Environmental Standards / Procedures and other site regulations.
Ensure the efficient use of in-house processes for identifying, reporting and managing hazards and incidents and proactively take steps to eliminate risk-taking behaviours or actions.
Actively contribute to an injury-free culture throughout the mine via Visible Felt Leadership to help promote safe working conditions and practices.
Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure that regular team safety meetings are held to promote safe work practices and a healthy and safe workplace.
Set clear accountabilities and deliverables for direct reports including annual targets and KPI's for operational teams with effective performance management.
Develop, mentor, coach and lead a team of engineers and technical staff to enhance their development and success.
Actively manage the preparation of all underground mine production plans with consideration given to risk (safety, business, operational), profitability, quality and regulatory compliance.
Provide short-term and medium-term guidance for development, production, paste filling and ventilation and compile this information to create accurate mine planning, scheduling and design requirements.
Define and optimise mine planning scenarios to maximise business opportunities.
Review and deliver timely and accurate capital and operating budgets, regular forecasts and accruals to be used for effective cost management on a daily, monthly and annual basis.
Carry out month-end reporting and variance analysis on actual vs. forecast information and provide commentary for variations against targets on a monthly and quarterly basis and identify opportunities and / or plans to recover.
Provide input into Contract Documentation as required.
About you
Reporting to the Mine Manager for underground mining you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor a team of engineers at a dynamic expanding site. Your contribution will allow you to see results come to fruition with employee development, increased productivity, project initiation and completion, mine expansion and development of new ore bodies.
Utilising your previous extensive mining experience to systematically improve efficiencies to attain the benefits and rewards available.
This role requires the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Bachelor of Engineering – Mining
Three plus years' experience in a similar superintendent or leadership role in an underground metalliferous mine
Previous underground technical superintendent experience
Solid underground operational and technical experience in planning and scheduling of development, production, paste backfill and support services
Previous contractor management experience (highly desirable)
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to support, coach and mentor staff
Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships within and across various teams
High degree of commercial acumen with previous experience in developing budgets
Motivated with a high level of self-discipline and accountability to implement and deliver positive outcomes
Advanced user of computerised mine planning systems (Deswik preferred)
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
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