Who Are We
Xenco provides businesses with executive and operational level support that significantly improves productivity, efficiencies, and company profitability.
We pride ourselves on our ability to develop a rapid understanding of business issues, formulate an achievable plan, and execute it to deliver improvements to our clients' bottom line.
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experiencedSenior Mining Engineerto join our team, working directly with a leadingOpen Cut Mining Operation in Queensland.
This is a FIFO opportunity on afixed-term contract, supporting the site's technical and operational mining functions.
This role will suit an experienced Mining Engineer with a strongopen cut miningbackground who can provide technical leadership across mine planning and engineering activities, support safe and productive production, and work collaboratively with site leadership, technical services and operational teams to achieve operational targets.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing technical leadership and support across open cut mining engineering activities
Supporting the development and implementation of short, medium and long-term mine plans
Leading and contributing to mine design, scheduling and production planning activities
Working closely with Mining Management and Operations to ensure plans are practical, achievable and aligned with operational requirements
Monitoring mining performance against plans and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and operational outcomes
Providing technical input into mine design, sequencing, scheduling and optimisation
Supporting the development and review of mining schedules and production forecasts
Identifying operational and technical risks and developing practical solutions to maintain performance




Working closely with Production, Geology, Survey, Maintenance and other key stakeholders
Providing technical guidance and mentoring to Mining Engineers and other members of the technical team
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across mining operations
Supporting compliance with site standards, procedures and relevant regulatory requirements
Providing technical reporting and communicating key issues, risks and opportunities to site leadership
Taking a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve mine performance and delivery
What We're Looking For
Proven experience atSenior Mining Engineer or Lead Mining Engineer levelwithin an open cut mining environment
Demonstrated experience in mine planning, scheduling and/or mine design
Strong understanding of open cut mining practices, operational requirements and mine planning principles
Experience working closely with mining operations and technical services teams
Strong technical and analytical skills, with the ability to translate plans into practical operational outcomes
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and operational teams
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational performance
Ability to work effectively in a FIFO environment and adapt to changing operational priorities
We are looking for people that are ambitious and able to use their initiative to drive outcomes.
In line with this, the role will pay competitive rates and provide people with rapid and diverse experience.
If you're an accountable, experienced mining professional ready to bring value and tackle challenges head-on.
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📌 Senior Mining Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Xenco Services
📍 Brisbane