The Abra Project
Abra Mining Pty Limited (Administrator's Appointed) is seeking a Mining Engineer - Production / Paste / Ventilation for a full-time position with the company based at our Abra Mine.
Abra is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The mine represents one of the world's cleanest and largest standalone lead-silver projects capable of producing "Metal in concentrate" of between 90 – 100ktpa lead and 600 – 800kozs silver per year.
The Abra Mineral Resource geologically consists of multiple mineralised zones predominately consisting of an upper over-laying sediment bound Apron zone that sits above an underlying hydrothermal feeder system called the Core zone.
The most recent LOM plan (1.5Mtpa) based on the MRE2023, grade control model updates and ore mined to date contains 16.3Mt @ 6.9% Pb indicating a mine life of 10+ years.
The Abra Mine construction and commissioning was completed in late 2022 and production ramp up took place during 2023, the mine has now reached steady state production volumes.
The underground ore mined is processed through a conventional processing plant, to produce a high-grade lead-silver concentrate that is exported via the Geraldton Port.
The Role
This is an exciting time to join Abra as we enter our second year of production. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, as Mining Engineer – Production / Ventilation / Paste, you will be responsible for creating drill & blast plans, ventilation and pastefill plans/designs, conducting ventilation surveys, preparation of ventilation memos/reports, stope evaluations and providing support for development, production, and other mining activities, ensuring the highest technical and safety standards are maintained.
You will provide technical support to the Senior Engineer and Mining Operations to execute and achieve the weekly plan.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Development of the operational weekly plan to include all the required activities to meet the forecasted targets
Preparation of Teleremote plans for approval and distribution
Stope evaluations
Generation of Pastefill designs/fill notes
Assist in completion of primary & secondary ventilation surveys
Assist in preparation of ventilation memos/reports
Assisting with the physicals summary of weekly report template, and highlighting/distributing variances to plan
General data entry and tracking of daily production statistics.
Minor Projects
About You
Your work ethic will be reliable, consistent, and always with a high attention to detail. You are a collaborative and productive team player. In addition, you will need:
Tertiary Qualification in a Mining Related Discipline
Current WA "C" class driver's license
Computer literacy and business software knowledge of mine production systems and software (eg Deswik, Ventsim & Microsoft excel)
2-4 years mining industry experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
An outcome-focused attitude with well-developed self-management skills
The ability to meet established timeframes and solve daily problems that arise
Understanding of relevant WA mining legislation
The Offer
Family Friendly FIFO 8:6 roster ex Perth or DIDO ex Meekatharra and surrounds
Competitive, market related remuneration, based on experience
Brand new camp, with sports court and a fully equipped gym
Work alongside a collaborative inclusive team
Stability with a projected 10-year mine life
How to Apply
If you are ready to be part of the Abra base metals team who are set to be one of the world's biggest primary lead mines upon reaching full production apply now! Indicate your interest by submitting a cover letter with your resume via the SEEK "apply" button.
Unsolicited and Agency referrals are not being accepted at this point in time.
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