Job Description
The Senior Mine Engineer role reports to the Mining Manager.
The Senior Mine Engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and managing all underground mine surveying activities.
This role ensures statutory compliance with Queensland mining legislation, accurate spatial data capture and modelling, and high-quality survey deliverables to support protected, efficient, and cost-effective underground mining operations.
It includes oversight of survey control networks, mine plans, void modelling, ground management, and functional guidance to the underground survey team.
Duties within this role include, but not limited to :
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 policiesMonitor ongoing mining activities and actively seek improvement in performanceProvide technical advice, plans and assistance to Merlin Underground teamSupport and ensure compliance to the Chinova Safety & Health Management SystemIdentify opportunities for business growthUpdate project designs and project proposalsUndertake evaluations and optimisationsMine design, including capital and operating designsStope shape and stope note compilationProduction drill/blast designs and stope reconciliationDaily and weekly production monitoringVentilation officer appointment and duties; including modelling and complianceParticipate in audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiativesScheduling & DeliveryMaintain Project Programs and Mine schedulesEstablish & maintain operational performance monitoring,



including routine data capture and recording of key performance indicatorsMaintain and regularly update Project Schedule.
Effectively present and distribute schedule updates to key personnel and appropriate contractorsEstablish resourcing requirements to undertake future operational activityDeliver weekly and monthly mine plansProvide forecasting information for Budgets and company forecasts
About the Employer
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.
About the Candidate
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Mine Engineer to join the Mining Team,



sharing Chinova's values and its commitment to safety and the environment.
, 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 awareness with 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)
Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Work Environment
This is a permanent FIFO opportunity on an 8/6 roster.
Our selection process involves interviews, skills assessment, and pre-employment medical.
Our points of hire are Townsville and Brisbane.
Our on-site 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
Our operations are on land traditionally owned by the Yulluna People and we respect their rights and interests.
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📌 Senior Underground Mine Engineer (Cloncurry)
🏢 North West Queensland
📍 Cloncurry