Chinova Resources is a private Australian resources company owned by the Shanxi Donghui Group of Companies, with principal activities focussed in North‐West Queensland.
The company has existing operations at Osborne, south of Cloncurry, as well as several development projects and extensive exploration activity on a large tenement holding in the region.
Chinova has other open pit and potential underground projects expected to commence.
Key projects include the Osborne copper-gold processing facility, the world's highest grade molybdenum and rhenium deposit; and Mount Elliott, our flagship project, which contains one of the largest copper-gold, mineralised systems discovered in Australia.
We are seeking a motivated and experiencedSenior Mine Engineerto join the Mining Team, sharing Chinova's values and its commitment to safety and the environment.
TheSeniorMine Engineerrole reports to the Mining Manager and is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and managing all underground mining engineering activities.
This new position will help to ensure statutory compliance with Queensland mining legislation support safe, efficient, and cost-effective underground mining operations.
Duties within this role include, but not limited to :
Technical
Ensure compliance to legislative requirements defined by the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act **** and the Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation ****
Ensure compliance to all internal corporate policies
Monitor ongoing mining activities and actively seek improvement in performance
Provide technical advice, plans and assistance to Merlin Underground team
Support and ensure compliance to the Chinova Safety & Health Management System
Identify opportunities for business growth
Update project designs and project proposals
Undertake evaluations and optimisations
Mine design, including capital and operating designs
Stope shape and stope note compilation
Production drill/blast designs and stope reconciliation
Daily and weekly production monitoring




Participate in audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
Scheduling & Delivery
Maintain Project Programs and Mine schedules
Establish & maintain operational performance monitoring, including routine data capture and recording of key performance indicators
Maintain and regularly update Project Schedule.
Effectively present and distribute schedule updates to key personnel and appropriate contractors
Establish resourcing requirements to undertake future operational activity
Deliver weekly and monthly mine plans
Provide forecasting information for Budgets and company forecasts
Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
A minimum of 5 - 7 years' experience, including significant experience in hard rock underground mining
Working knowledge of Qld Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Act **** and Qld Mining and Quarrying Safety and Health Regulation ****
Technical skills using Deswik suite software, Ventsim software (desirable)
High degree of safety awarenesswith proven hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritise work effectively
Good interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Current Australian C class driver's licence
Experience with underground backfill practices (desirable)
Proven experience in ventilation management and statutory officer duties (desirable)
This is a permanent FIFO opportunity on an 8/6 roster.
Our selection process involves interviews, skills assessment, and pre-employment medical.
Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Our point of hire is East Coast, with charter flights from either Brisbane or Townsville direct to site.
Our in office village offers ensuite accommodation which has free Wi-Fi and phone, Foxtel, wet mess, BBQ facilities, tennis court, swimming pool and a well-equipped gym.
Our Employee Assistance Program is offered to you and your family that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services.
Novated vehicle leasing available
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📌 Senior Mining Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Chinova Resources
📍 Brisbane