Xenco is looking for an experienced mining consultant to take on a short to medium term engagement with a major resources client on a significant open cut project in Queensland.
The project is a brownfield open cut expansion working toward FID.
You'll come in as the subject matter expert on the mining side of operational readiness.
You'll own that scope, shape the deliverables and give the client a clear picture of what the operation needs to start safely and ramp up well.
It's a hands‐on advisory role.
You'll work closely with the client's project and operations teams in their Brisbane office Monday to Friday, with periodic trips to site as needed.Scope of the engagementLeading the mining component of operational readiness through the FID processDefining requirements for staged mine commencement, fleet procurement and mobilisation, commissioning, start-up and ramp-upAdvising on workforce mobilisation, training and operator competencyDeveloping the framework for mining procedures and operating systemsAssessing what's needed for mobile equipment deployment,



mine infrastructure and support facilitiesCovering traffic and water management, and brownfield interfacesBuilding and maintaining readiness plans and registers, and reporting risks and dependencies to project and operational leadershipWhat you'll bringA robust practical open cut mining background, with credibility at the operational levelDirect involvement in greenfield open cut, mine establishment or a major open cut expansion (essential)Previous consulting, owner's team or project-based work in operational readiness, studies or executionThe ability to own a scope, work independently and deliver without needing much directionComfort presenting to and advising senior client stakeholdersAvailability for a prompt startEngagement detailsShort to medium term consulting engagementBrisbane-based, Monday to FridayPeriodic travel to a regional Queensland siteDay rate, commensurate with experienceIf you've helped set up an open cut operation from the ground up and you're open to your next engagement, we'd like to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Operational Readiness Specialist - Mining (Brisbane)
🏢 Xenco Group
📍 Brisbane