Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! In this role you’ll work with the Mine Engineering & Stability team as a Mining Engineer, based in the Brisbane or Perth office.
Utilise your proven open pit &/or underground mines experience as you collaborate with your industry leading teammates and the wider Mining Services business. This role will offer you a variety of experience and exposure to iconic projects which will set you up for success.
Mining
The mining industry has a pivotal role to play in the green transition, and WSP's team of dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry in delivering the metals and minerals required for a greener future, in a sustainable and responsible manner. We consider environmental, social and governance factors in tandem with engineering and design decisions that results in more sustainable and resilient solutions. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.
What you’ll do:
- Mine design for open pit and/or underground mines, scheduling, optimisation, equipment selection and operating and capital cost estimates.
- Carry out technical work in support of due diligence reviews supporting mergers, acquisitions under the supervision of senior engineers;
- Assist in the preparation of tenders, proposals and reports for clients;
- Liaise with mining engineers, resource geologists, and specialists from other disciplines;
- Undertake travel both domestically and internationally as required to support project work; and
- Provide safety leadership in identifying and alleviating/ eliminating high priority safety hazards.
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil / Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Science (majoring in Geology).
- Proven relevant experience, preferably within consultancy.
- As this work is spread across both open pit and underground projects you will need to demonstrate experience in either of these areas.
- It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, strong report writing skills and solid analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Previous consulting experience will be highly regarded.
About WSP
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 5,000 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. wsp.com/au
Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. It is supported by our Guiding Principles:
- We value our people and our reputation.
- We are locally dedicated with international scale.
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
- We foster collaboration in everything we do.
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.
WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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