Mining Engineer Australia
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Job Summary
Job Title
Mining Engineer
Location
Western Australia
Employment Type
Full-Time Permanent
Reporting To
Mining Manager
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to join its mining operations in Western Australia and play a key role in the planning optimisation and delivery of open pit mining activities.
This is a technically focused role responsible for developing short and long-term mine plans optimising production performance and supporting the safe efficient and cost-effective operation of an open pit mine. Working closely with geology survey processing and mining operations teams the successful candidate will contribute to achieving production targets while driving continuous improvement in mine planning and operational performance.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a proactive mining engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on site environment and is looking to build a long-term career with a well-established mining operation.
Key Responsibilities
Mine Planning & Production
Core Competencies
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
Employment Conditions
Mining Engineer
Location
Western Australia
Employment Type
Full-Time Permanent
Reporting To
Mining Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to join its mining operations in Western Australia and play a key role in the planning optimisation and delivery of open pit mining activities.
This is a technically focused role responsible for developing short and long-term mine plans optimising production performance and supporting the safe efficient and cost-effective operation of an open pit mine. Working closely with geology survey processing and mining operations teams the successful candidate will contribute to achieving production targets while driving continuous improvement in mine planning and operational performance.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a proactive mining engineer who enjoys working in a hands-on site environment and is looking to build a long-term career with a well-established mining operation.
Mine Planning & Production
- Develop short-term mine plans and long-term Life of Mine (LOM) production plans.
- Prepare mine production schedules forecasts and technical reports for management.
- Review and update mine plans to optimise ore extraction and achieve production targets.
- Monitor production performance ore grades and mining progress against plan.
- Support pit optimisation cut-off grade assessments and mineable ore reserve evaluations.
- Prepare weekly monthly quarterly and annual production reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve mine planning productivity and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate daily mining activities including drilling blasting loading hauling and waste dumping.
- Review blast designs and monitor blast hole drilling to ensure design compliance and optimal fragmentation.
- Work closely with mining operations to maintain a consistent ore supply to the processing plant.
- Coordinate with geology surveying and mining teams to support efficient mine production.
- Assist with site investigations and evaluate future mining opportunities where required.
- Oversee mining contractors and consultants to ensure work is completed safely efficiently and to required standards.
- Review and verify contractor work completed progress claims and supporting documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance against mine plans and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate regular operational meetings with contractors and technical teams.
- Maintain mine planning documentation production records and engineering databases.
- Conduct regular pit inspections and monitor pit wall and waste dump stability.
- Develop and implement monitoring programs for pit wall stability and final wall rehabilitation.
- Ensure waste dump and TSF construction activities comply with design specifications.
- Support mine reconciliation activities in collaboration with the geology team.
- Ensure all engineering reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all mining activities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory mining regulations.
- Conduct regular inspections to identify and eliminate unsafe working conditions.
- Supervise and mentor junior mining engineers and technical support personnel.
- Provide engineering and administrative support to the Mining Manager.
- Undertake additional duties as required to support mining operations.
- Open pit mine planning and scheduling
- Mine production forecasting and optimisation
- Technical analysis and problem-solving
- Contractor and stakeholder management
- Production reporting and data analysis
- Operational planning and continuous improvement
- Safety leadership and regulatory compliance
- Communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Organisation and time management
- Ability to work effectively in a site-based mining environment
- Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering Geology Mineral Resource Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years experience in mining including at least 5 years in open pit mining operations.
- Proven experience developing short-term and Life of Mine (LOM) mine plans.
- Strong knowledge of open pit mine planning scheduling production forecasting and pit optimisation.
- Experience coordinating mining contractors and multidisciplinary operational teams.
- Strong understanding of drilling blasting loading hauling and open pit production activities.
- Experience preparing mine plans technical reports and production analysis.
- Excellent communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with geology survey processing and operational teams.
- Experience in gold mining operations.
- Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior mining engineers.
- Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software (e.g. Deswik Vulcan MineSched Surpac or similar).
- Knowledge of Australian mining legislation and environmental compliance requirements.
- Experience with contractor management and cost control.
- Familiarity with pit wall stability monitoring and geotechnical assessments.
- Exposure to Life of Mine planning and strategic mine optimisation.
- Full-time permanent position.
- Site-based role in Western Australia.
- Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
- Opportunity to join a well-established mining operation.
- Professional development and long-term career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to contribute to the planning and optimisation of a growing mining operation while working alongside an experienced technical team.
