Job description
Join Apex Mining & Resources as a Senior Mining Engineer in Perth, Western Australia. You will lead ore body modelling, design pit and system layouts, and optimize operations across open-pit and underground projects. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities to advance in a high growth mining company.
We are looking for a driven professional who combines technical excellence with practical leadership. This role offers exposure to diverse mining environments, strong safety leadership, and a path to senior engineering and project leadership within a dynamic, global mining group.
Responsibility
- Lead mine design optimization and scheduling using standard industry software to maximize safety and productivity.
- Develop pit and underground designs, sequencing, and production plans aligned with stakeholder requirements.
- Perform geotechnical analyses and ground control assessments to ensure stability and safety of operations.
- Collaborate with geology, processing, and maintenance teams to optimize fragmentation, milling, and throughput.
- Oversee blasting design and fragmentation optimization in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Support feasibility studies, prefeasibility work, and project evaluations with rigorous data analysis and modeling.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers; drive a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and high performance.
Qualification
- Bachelor degree in mining engineering or equivalent; master degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in mining operations with open pit and or underground projects.
- Professional Engineer registration or equivalent credential in Australia is preferred.
- Strong proficiency with mine planning software such as Surpac, Vulcan, or Datamine; solid data analytics skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of rock mechanics, blasting design, fragmentation optimization, and geotechnical reporting.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and cross functional collaboration abilities.
- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance with a proactive, results oriented mindset.