About the project

Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.

The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building, and operating a major mining operation.

The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in Northwest Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.

The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.

Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

About the role

Thiess is seeking a Mining Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Eva Copper Mine Project located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa.

Roster: 8 Day On, 6 Days Off | Location: Eva Copper, Queensland | Employment Type: Fulltime

As part of our commitment to supporting local communities, Thiess actively encourages applications from people living in North West Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations peoples. We also welcome applications from individuals who are willing to relocate to the region and become part of the local community.

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, your duties will include:

Mine Planning and Design

- Develop practical, compliant mine designs from shift to 3‑month horizons.
- Align designs with approved medium‑range plans and highlight required changes when site conditions differ.
- Optimise haul road layouts and dumping strategies for cost‑productive haulage.
- Complete regular pit inspections with Mining Supervisors to confirm compliance with design intent.
- Review design non‑conformances and operational issues,



then update and reissue designs as needed.
- Use planning systems and reporting tools to produce accurate technical outputs.

Scheduling

- Develop daily, weekly and monthly mining schedules that meet Client and Contract requirements.
- Ensure schedules reflect fleet interactions and operational constraints to support safe, effective execution.
- Analyse production performance and recommend sequence changes to stay on target.
- Prepare monthly estimates for trucking and material movement.
- Collate and reconcile daily production data, checking for anomalies and validating accuracy.
- Work closely with Mining and Maintenance teams to ensure planning assumptions match operational capability.
- Coordinate with broader mine planning support teams to maintain schedule accuracy and alignment.

About you

- 3+ years’ experience in a Mining technical role
- Proven experience in open-cut hard rock mining
- Understanding of reporting and reconciliation processes
- Understanding of mining principles, design concepts and operations (particularly their relation to drill and blast and data reconciliation activities)
- Proficient in Vulcan/Deswik, CAD and MS Office tools
- Understanding of how technical outcomes impact financial results
- Knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and Australian standards
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills

What Thiess can do for you

At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

- Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
- Permanent Full Time – 8 / 6 roster
- Will be required to stay in camp whilst on roster - (DIDO or FIFO)
- FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville
- Thiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern new mine




- Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
- Salary sacrifice options
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Thiess:

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

How to apply:

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess and the Eva Copper Alliance.

Please click the “apply” button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected].

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