Experienced Mining Engineer required by a robust Mining CompanyYour new company
This company is a leading resources organisation operating a large-scale, integrated mining operation in Western Australia. With significant growth plans and a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability, they are seeking a Mining Engineer to join their technical services team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing operation that plays a critical role in supplying essential minerals to global markets.
Your new role
Reporting to the Technical Services team, you will provide operational and planning support across short, medium, and longer-term mine planning horizons. Working closely with site stakeholders and mining contractors, you will ensure mining activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with agreed plans.Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting mine planning activities and providing technical input into mining operations.
- Developing and coordinating short-term mine plans, including 48-hour, two-week, and monthly planning schedules.
- Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring compliance with mine plans and operational objectives.
- Assisting with quarterly planning, Life of Mine planning, and annual budget preparation.
- Supporting drill and blast design, QA/QC activities, and mining methodology reviews.
- Maintaining accurate reporting against budgets, forecasts, and operational performance metrics.
- Contributing to contractor management processes, including claims assessments and variation reviews.
- Promoting safe mining practices and ensuring compliance with statutory, environmental, and operational requirements.
- Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support the successful delivery of site objectives.
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree in Mining Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience in open pit hard rock mining operations and mine planning.
- Exposure to drill and blast design and optimisation activities.
- Strong stakeholder management and contractor coordination experience.
- Must have experience using mining software such as Deswik, Vulcan, and Alastri,
- Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.
- A commitment to maintaining high safety and environmental standards.
- A current C Class Driver's Licence.
Desirable:
- Exposure to bulk commodity operations.
- WA Quarry Manager's Certificate of Competency.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary package and performance incentives.
- FIFO roster from Perth.
- The opportunity to work within a technically focused and collaborative team.
- Exposure to strategic mine planning and operational improvement initiatives.
- Ongoing career development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to a range of employee wellbeing, health, and lifestyle benefits
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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📌 Mining Engineer (Perth)
🏢 Hays
📍 Perth