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 Mine Design 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

- Lead a small team of short-term mining engineers
- Develop and deliver short term execution dig and dump designs and weekly schedules out to 12 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 qualified with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 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 with mine planning and scheduling software such as Vulcan, Deswik, Gantt and Spry
- Minimum 5 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 Leadership and team 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
- 9 day fortnight roster supporting work-life balance
- Join a supportive, forward-thinking team with development opportunities and 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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