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Through resource expansion, mine development and operational optimisation, we're building a long-term future across multiple mining centres feeding a central processing hub.\nThis is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise will have a tangible impact on operational outcomes and future growth.\nThe Role\nCatalyst Metals is entering an exciting growth phase, with three new mining projects planned across the 40km Plutonic Gold Belt. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a growing multi-mine operation and support increased production through existing processing infrastructure.\nReporting across underground and open pit operations, the Mining Engineer will provide technical expertise to deliver safe, efficient and profitable mining outcomes. Working closely with Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists and Operational Leaders, you will support mine planning, manage ground control risks and drive operational excellence.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide technical support to underground operations, assisting supervisors with production planning and execution.\nMonitor development, production, equipment utilisation and stope performance against mine plans, identifying opportunities for improvement.\nConduct underground inspections to ensure compliance with mine designs, schedules, safety requirements and operational standards.\nInvestigate production variances and delays, implementing practical solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.\nDesign and issue development and production drill patterns, charging plans and firing designs to optimise fragmentation, recovery and dilution control.\nReview drilling and blasting performance, complete post-blast reconciliations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.\nCollaborate with underground supervisors, drill crews and blast crews to ensure designs are practical, achievable and effectively executed.\nComplete reconciliations and variance analysis, supporting the optimisation of mining sequences, development priorities and stope extraction strategies.\nRequirements\nDegree in Mining Engineering or similar\nExperience in underground hard rock mining operations, with a sound understanding of underground mining methods and production processes.\nDemonstrated experience in drill and blast design, execution and short-term mine scheduling.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret production data and drive operational improvements.\nA current WA C Class Driver's Licence.\nDesirable\n2-5 years' underground mining engineering experience.\nExperience with Deswik (CAD, Scheduler and IS), production reporting and reconciliation, and exposure to ventilation, paste fill and geotechnical processes.\nFirst Class Mine Manager's Certificate and/or Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate (or working towards obtaining).\nBenefits\nWhy Catalyst?\n8:6 roster offering genuine work life balance\nPrivate Health Cover for employees\nSalary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more\nQuarterly Bonus Scheme\nExposure to a growing and expanding underground operation\nSupportive and collaborative site leadership team\nOngoing development and internal progression opportunities\nDeparting from Perth, you'll fly directly to site, arriving within 90 minutes of departure. 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