Engineer Mine

About Us

Atlas Iron is an Australian owned Iron Ore company, mining and exporting direct shipping ore from its operations in WA’s Pilbara Region. We currently have 3 operating mines, Mt Webber, Sanjiv Ridge and Miralga Creek Operations, we are also expanding into exciting new areas for the future. To support our expanding Operations, we are seeking applications for outstanding individuals to make a difference in our growing Engineering team.

About the role

Reporting into the Senior Mine Engineer, the primary purpose of the Mine Engineer role is to prepare and deliver robust Daily and Weekly Plans that align with the directions set by the Short Term Plan (STP) whilst providing technical outputs required to meet the weekly mine and integrated weekly plans. This is an 8/6 FIFO role based in the Pilbara.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Exercise a sufficient level of detail in developing the Daily, Weekly Plans and Short Term Plans (STP) as applicable, which utilise resources efficiently, identifies risk clearly and creates a clear path for a high standard of operational performance and success.
• Drive the development, implementation or improvement of technical systems.
• Drill and Blast Design and Review: All aspects of Drill and Blast design including, hole layouts, charging instructions, timing, vibration and post blast analysis.
• Reconciliation: Conduct reconciliation of daily performance of Drill and Blast, Load and Haul and Crushing to ensure alignment to Plan. This role is accountable for defining actions to recover variances to plan.
• Follow well defined short-term tasks and instructions, communicate updates and target achievement to direct manager.

About you

You will be a dynamic, self-starter with plenty of enthusiasm and align with our Values of Excellence, Indomitable Spirit, Agility, Trust and Win-Win. You will be an individual who can think outside the box, have an eye for detail with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

To be successful in these roles, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years as a Mine Engineer
• Relevant academic qualification in Mine Engineering
• Demonstrated understanding of the mine planning cycles and activities
• Practical skills and knowledge in drill and blast design, pit optimisation and infrastructure design
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and external contractors.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work without supervision and make independent decisions
• Flexible in approach with an adaptive style to suit changing workplace requirements.
• WA C class drivers licence or national equivalent

About Joining

Atlas Iron provides a competitive remuneration package including attractive incentive programs, flexible work arrangements, genuine fun friendly team culture, and career development opportunities. The average tenure of its staff pays testament to the excellent team culture. Join a growing company, where you can make a difference!

Atlas Iron offers an array of opportunities to great employees – there has never been a better time to join.

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer and we endeavour to attract and retain a diverse workforce.

We thus encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role

 Interested to learn more about Atlas Iron? Visit www.atlasiron.com.au.