Mining Engineer - Australia
Core
Develop short-term and long-term mine plans, optimize production performance, and support the safe, efficient operation of an open pit mine.
Role type
Senior open pit mining engineer (operations & planning)
Builds
Open pit mine production schedules, Life of Mine (LOM) plans, and operational efficiency improvements
Domain
Mining (Open Pit)
Required skills
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, drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling operations, pit wall stability monitoring
Preferred skills
gold mining operations experience, supervising or mentoring junior engineers, proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik, Vulcan, MineSched, Surpac), knowledge of Australian mining legislation, contractor management and cost control, geotechnical assessments
Responsibilities
Develop short-term and Life of Mine (LOM) production plans, coordinate daily mining activities including drilling and blasting, oversee mining contractors and verify work progress, conduct pit inspections and monitor wall stability, supervise and mentor junior mining engineers, prepare production reports and technical documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC