Lead on-site technological improvement projects
Be developed into a future mining leader with a formal succession plan
About the Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Mining Engineer to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia.
In this role, you will report to the Alternate Underground Manager and work on an 8:6 roster.
Your focus will be on supporting underground mining operations by ensuring short-term production plans are effectively developed and executed.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
Leading short‐term mine scheduling, including weekly and monthly development and production planning.
Overseeing drill and blast design and charge‐up planning aligned with contractor capabilities.
Reviewing and updating short‐term mine designs and Plans of Intent (POIs).
Collaborating closely with technical services, contractors, and operations teams to ensure plan execution.
Monitoring daily operational performance and reconciling outputs against production targets.
Promoting and upholding HSEC standards to drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have a robust operational mining background, including experience in underground hard‐rock environments.
Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:
A tertiary qualification in mining engineering or a related field.
A strong understanding of underground mining practices, including longhole stoping with CHF and paste backfill.
Experience managing a contractor workforce.
Proficiency with mining software packages.




About 29Metals and Golden Grove
29Metals is an ASX‐listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.
We operate two long‐life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and project in Redhill, Chile.
Golden Grove is a high‐grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals.
With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension.
The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.
Candidates will be required to undergo pre‐employment testing, which may include a medical assessment, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, working rights verification, reference checks, and qualification / licence checks.
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29Metals is a copper‐focused base and precious metals mining company.
We explore for, develop and produce metals in the form of mineral concentrates that are sold to commodity trading firms or smelters for refining and on‐sale as a refined metal product for end use.
29Metals has two key assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia (copper, zinc, gold and silver) and Capricorn Copper in Queensland (copper and silver).
We have a pipeline of organic growth opportunities, including identified productivity and operational improvements, and in‐mine and near‐mine growth opportunities at Golden Grove and Capricorn Copper.
29Metals is a copper‐focused base and precious metals mining company.
We explore for, develop and produce metals in the form of mineral concentrates that are sold to commodity trading firms or smelters for refining and on‐sale as a refined metal product for end use.
29Metals has two key assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia (copper, zinc, gold and silver) and Capricorn Copper in Queensland (copper and silver).
We have a pipeline of organic growth opportunities, including identified productivity and operational improvements, and in‐mine and near‐mine growth opportunities at Golden Grove and Capricorn Copper.
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📌 Underground Senior Production Engineer (Western Australia)
🏢 29Metals
📍 Western Australia