Job description
Join a leading mining organization dedicated to sustainable mineral extraction. We’re seeking a qualified Senior Mining Engineer to lead planning, optimization, and safe operations across surface and underground projects in Western Australia. You’ll collaborate with geologists, metallurgists, and field teams to deliver technically sound mine plans and ensure compliance with industry standards.
As a core member of the operations team, you’ll apply advanced engineering principles to improve productivity, reduce costs, and elevate safety performance on site. This is a hands-on, strategic role ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and remote-site operations.
Responsibility
- Lead the development of long-term and short-term mine plans using industry-standard software (Surpac, Vulcan, Deswik).
- Perform ore body modeling, pit/underground design, and sequencing to optimize delivery schedules.
- Coordinate geotechnical and hydrogeological assessments to ensure stability and risk mitigation.
- Lead ventilation design optimization, dust control, and safety systems to protect personnel and assets.
- Monitor production metrics, cost-to-serve, and resource utilization to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and develop procedures for environmental and safety standards.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers, review designs, and support change management initiatives.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent); Chartered status or eligibility preferred.
- 5+ years of mining engineering experience in surface and/or underground operations; FIFO experience is a plus.
- Proficiency with mine planning software (Surpac, Vulcan, Deswik) and data analysis tools.
- Strong knowledge of rock mechanics, ventilation, blasting, reinforcement, and ground control.
- Demonstrated ability to develop safe, efficient, and cost-effective mine designs and schedules.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills; ability to collaborate across disciplines.