Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd is a joint venture between Yancoal Australia and Peabody PCI Australia, producing approximately 4.2 million tonnes per annum of high-quality medium-volatile PCI coal and semi-hard coking coal for global export markets.

At Middlemount Coal, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture. We are now seeking a talented Mining Engineer to join our Technical Services team and play a key role in shaping the future of our operation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will be responsible for developing and optimising short-term mine designs and schedules from daily/weekly out to 3 months. You’ll contribute directly to maximising operational value while ensuring quality and delivery expectations are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver short term execution dig and dump designs and weekly schedules out to 10 weeks

- Develop and deliver mine schedule in line with medium term forecast from week 1 to 10 including dig, dump and haulage

- Communicate execution plans and sequencing to key stakeholders

- Review and report on mine plan and schedule conformance

- Identify develop and deliver Technical Services and Operational improvement plans

- Reconciliation of mine plan, including waste, coal, rehandle, blast

- Reconciliation of mine Schedule, including digs, dumps, and equipment availability,



utilisation and rate

- Drive to improve safety through safety interactions, hazard reporting and compliance Middlemount Coal’s Safety Health Management System

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced workplace. You bring a collaborative approach and can effectively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

What You’ll Bring

- Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

- Proven experience in mine planning and scheduling

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the coal mining industry

- Demonstrated experience with truck-shovel, cast and doze operations

- Strong analytical, organisational, and time management skills

- Strong safety focus, drive to improve safety and willingness to speak up when something is not right

Why Join Us?

- Career development

- Attractive remuneration and benefits package

- Residential in Middlemount with subsidised housing or FIFO / DIDO option with camp accommodation and meals provided

- 8/6 roster supporting work-life balance

- Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your ideas and expertise will make an impact

Take the next step in your mining career and help shape the future at Middlemount Coal.

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