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Aurelia Metals are currently looking for an experienced Electrician to join the Peak Gold Mines team, located at Cobar NSW.

As a Peak Gold Mines Electrician your core objective is to repair, install, maintain, inspect and test the electrical plant, equipment and distribution network at Peak Gold Mines (Mill, Surface and Underground), to ensure they are safe, compliant and effective in supporting the business needs. This is a residential role, with a lifestyle friendly 7/7 roster.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Carry out all tasks with emphasis on ensuring plant/equipment is safe, compliant and effective in supporting the business needs
• Inspections, installation, modification, configuration, programming, fault finding, corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance of the following;
• All high, low and extra low voltage power distribution, equipment, drives & motors
• All aspects of PLC's, process control and automation, primarily Allen Bradley
• HDMI & SCADA systems, primarily Citect & Allen Bradley
• Instrumentation, sensors and actuators
• IT network cabling, racks, switches, etc.
• Voice and data communication systems
• Populate work orders and daily electronic plods with accurate information and report on plant/equipment status as found, works done and status as left
• Proactively use the companies risk management systems including Take 5s and JSA's
• Provide on-call breakdown coverage as required
• Provide guidance and training for end users of new installations

To be successful in this position the following attributes are required:

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• Proficient in Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand drawings and safety fault find power and control systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance and operational personnel
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Current "C" Class licence
• Experience with the following would be advantageous;
• Mill processing or other industrial automated process control systems
• Underground hard rock mining experience
• Winders and hoisting systems
• Allen Bradley PLCs or others
• Citect or other SCADA systems
• PRONTO or other CMMS systems such as SAP
• AutoCAD
• High Risk work Licence; Dogging or Rigging, Forklift, Crane EWP

Applications can be sent to peak.recruitment@aureliametals.com.au

To discuss the position in further detail, please contact our Human Resources Department on 0268 302 353.

Aurelia Metals are calling for Expressions of interest for experienced Plant Metallurgist located at Hera Mine Nymagee NSW

Aurelia Metals operates the underground Hera gold-lead-zinc mine 100kms SE of Cobar NSW. Aurelia Metals are currently looking for an experienced and highly capable Plant Metallurgist to join our team, on a 8/6 DIDO roster. The Plant Metallurgist will report to the Senior Metallurgist. This position is responsible for the technical performance of the Hera Processing Facility which maximises gold doré production, bulk lead-zinc concentrate production and other areas of responsibility to ensure site and department targets are met in a safe, efficient manner in accordance with Aurelia’s policies and procedures.

To be successful in this position the following attributes are required:

 
• A Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Metallurgy or equivalent Chemical Engineering degree
• 5-10 years’ experience at plant metallurgist level in a mineral processing environment, preference gravity gold and base metal processing
• Enthusiastic, self-starter and hands-on/field orientated
• Developed interpersonal skills, self-motivated, with a strong customer focus
• Analytical mind with genuine interest in achieving best practice outcomes
• Demonstrate initiative, urgency, resourcefulness and integrity
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret/analyse data
• Experience with gold process technologies and equipment
• Experience with flotation technologies and equipment
• Knowledge of metallurgical test work, plant optimisation techniques, gravity survey procedures
• Exposure to Mining Safety legislation & standards would be advantageous
• Exposure to NSW Environmental legislation & standards
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Competent report writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of sampling techniques

The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of Mineral Processing Operations (incl crushing, grinding, gravity, floatation, thickening and filtering), proactive and demonstrate a hands-on mentality & will live within 3-4hr driving distance of the Hera Mine to ensure the 8 days on 6 days off rotation roster can be met. 

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The key objectives of this position are to optimise extraction of Peak Mines resources through efficient, safe and cost effective mining operations.This is a residential role in Cobar, NSW, with Subsidised housing and a 5/2 - 4/3 or 8/6 roster.

Your Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure designs are safe and are effective in their lifecycle application.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices.
• Develop, Implement, Review and Update Geotechnical standards and procedures in respect of ground monitoring, ground control and mine infrastructure.
• Develop and implement inspections and monitoring regimes for quality control of installed ground support. This includes working with the contractors and other external geotechnical engineering firms to deliver QA/QC information and test results in a timely manner.
• Working closely with the mine operations and technical services teams to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

To be considered for the role, you will hold a Bachelor Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or similar discipline coupled with 10+years of underground mining experience. You will require effective communication skills with excellent interpersonal, cooperative and facilitation skills. In addition, you will be proficient in the utilisation of specialist mining software – Vulcan, Deswik CAD, Seismology, UnWedge, Map3D, Dips, Corel Draw. Current NSW ‘C’ class driver’s licence (or equivalent) is required.

We are currently seeking a 3-5 year experienced UG Mine Production Engineer to join our technical team. This is a drive-in drive out role, with fantastic camp accommodation and meals provided, on an 8/6 roster.

Hera is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter, who can hit the ground running, with a demonstrated ability to work alone, who takes pride in their work and contribution, as part of a small technical team.

The key objectives of this position are to optimise extraction of the known Hera resource through efficient, safe and cost-effective mining operations.

Key areas of responsibility for this position (include but are not limited to the following):

• Undertake UG drill and blast designs,
• Monitor the quality and progress of excavations against the Weekly and Quarterly Schedules,
• Undertake/assist with development of the Weekly Schedule and Quarterly mine plan,
• Maintain databases and working electronic files tracking performance
• Assist in the day to day management of the UG mining contractor
• Monitor infrastructure and other services planned (eg. Vent, ground support, etc)

The successful candidate will possess:

• Bachelor of Engineering - Mining or Equivalent
• Knowledge of short to medium term mine planning requirements
• Understanding of longhole stoping drill and blast techniques
• Interest and ability to gain NSW Mining ticket
• 3-5 years experience – including completion of statutory underground experience
• Proficient in the utilisation of specialist mining software – Surpac and/or Deswick
• Be an effective participant and contributor to the site technical team
• Good interpersonal skills, leadership skills and a business focus
• Ability to communicate with all levels in the organisation

Relocation cost reimbursement is offered for successful applicants willing to relocate to the region.