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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to support the recommencement of operations at the Mt Carlton Mine. Located approximately two hours south of Townsville, Mt Carlton is a gold–silver operation transitioning from care and maintenance back into production.
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This restart represents a rare opportunity to play a key role in re-establishing protected, efficient, and sustainable mining operations from the ground up, contributing directly to the success of a revitalised operation.
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About the Role
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This role operates on a 8 Days On / 6 Days Off roster on a DIDO basis or FIFO from Brisbane.
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Reporting to the Technical Services leadership team, the Senior Mining Engineer will play a critical role in supporting operational readiness and ongoing production success. Key responsibilities include:
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- Conducting all aspects of mining engineering work including mine planning, design, scheduling, drill & blast support, and equipment selection
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- Providing technical and commercial support to operational teams
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- Delivering engineering analysis and technical advice to support operational decision-making
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- Identifying and contributing to continuous improvement and business improvement initiatives
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- Maintaining and managing the production reporting systems
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- Collaborating closely with site teams to achieve production plan compliance
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- Assisting with progress claims, budgeting, and forecasting activities
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- Maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
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- Contributing to the Mining Engineering and Estimating Community of Best Practice
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- Building strong relationships through effective communication and teamwork
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will bring:
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- A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent
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- Demonstrated experience in a similar mining engineering role
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- Strong capability using mine planning software
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- Previous exposure to hard rock surface mining operations (highly regarded)
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- Proven examples where you have contributed to operational improvements and team success
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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- A proactive approach with a strong safety focus
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Employee Benefits
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Our client offers a supportive environment with strong focus on professional growth and wellbeing, including:
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- Ongoing career development opportunities
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- Opportunity to FIFO from Brisbane
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- Access to lifestyle, financial and mental health support programs
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- Salary sacrifice options for flights, vehicles, airport parking and more
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- The opportunity to play a key role in restarting a producing gold mine operation
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