Job description
Join TerraCore Mining as a Senior Mining Engineer in Perth, WA. You will lead technical design, planning, and optimization across open pit and underground operations. This role blends hands-on analysis with strategic leadership to deliver safe, productive mining solutions. You will work closely with geologists, metallurgy, and production teams to optimize ore flow, reduce dilution, and improve recovery while maintaining world-class safety standards.
We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive salary, relocation support, and clear paths to Chartered Engineer recognition.
Responsibility
- Lead mine planning, design, scheduling, and optimization for open pit and underground operations.
- Develop and supervise blasting, drilling, estimation, and ground control plans.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; implement ISO 45001 standards.
- Coordinate with geology, metallurgy, and production teams to optimize ore grade and processing throughput.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and risk assessments; prepare technical reports and stakeholder presentations.
- Mentor junior engineers and field personnel; promote best practices and continuous improvement.
- Lead on-site investigations, geotechnical assessments, and design reviews; support long-term mine plans.
- Drive sustainable mining practices, energy efficiency, and social license to operate initiatives.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
- Professional Engineer license or Chartered status in Australia (RPEQ) or equivalent.
- 5+ years of mining engineering experience in open pit and/or underground operations.
- Strong proficiency with mine planning and design software (Surpac, Vulcan, Deswik, Leapfrog, MineSight).
- Solid grasp of geotechnical design, rock mechanics, and ground control.
- Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance (ISO 45001, WorkSafe WA).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and data-driven decision making.
- Willingness to travel and work on-site in remote locations; valid Australian work rights.