Description:
Working with AMPS
AMPS is a mining engineering and geology consultancy specialising in operational support, both onsite and remotely. Our mission at AMPS is to improve the professional capabilities in the resources industry for positive and lasting change.
At AMPS, we put a considerable amount of effort into the success of the people we employ through the selection of assignments, pre-deployment training and career development over a career with AMPS.
When we are with our clients, we are committed to delivering great technical work, we communicate clearly, help others, and add value for every client. Our on-site staff are supported by their team leaders and a network of their peers.
Role description
We have several roles across Australia assisting clients with on-site engineering requirements in the following:
• Drill and blast design/production engineering/design engineering
• Mine planning and scheduling (daily to LOM/tactical)
• Open Pit Mine Design, as well as site layouts, dumps, road networks
• Mining infrastructure and project management
• Specialised mining improvement projects
• Mentoring, training, and upskilling technical staff
There are a number of options for working, with FIFO and DIDO options.
Why AMPS
• The opportunity to work on a range of projects and client sites, across Australia
• We offer opportunities to work in the US\Canada
• AMPS is developing a mining studies team to offer options to our people as they develop their skills
• An opportunity to achieve a broad range of experience in a shorter period of time, within a supportive and engaging culture
• Ongoing training and professional development in mine design and scheduling software packages as required
• A flexible workplace with the potential to access periods of extended leave without affecting your career progression
• Technical support available within the AMPS engineering team through technically specific virtual team chats and peer-to-peer backing
• An attractive salary and incentive package
• Recognition and reward incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
About you
• Degree-qualified Mining Engineer
• Passionate about learning new technical skills and a keen interest in improving your knowledge
• Demonstrated understanding of mine planning, scheduling and production
• 4+ years of operational experience
• A strong commitment to quality and safety in the workplace
• A great communicator and well-developed interpersonal skills
• A current Australian manual driver’s license
• Exposure and experience with mine design and planning software (preferably Vulcan, Deswik and/or Alastri). Whittle, Haul Sim, Talpac experience will be considered favourably.
• A current Australian manual driver’s license
• National Police clearance
We welcome and support all applicants, from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, mature workers, and people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
You will be required to complete a full medical.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.