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‐efficient 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, productive 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

📌 Engineer, Mining (Mount Isa)
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📍 Mount Isa