An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join a well-established underground mining operation in Western Australia. Working as part of a collaborative Technical Services team, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, practical and efficient mine plans while supporting production performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a leadership position suited to an experienced underground mining engineer who enjoys collaborating across technical disciplines, mentoring engineers and driving operational performance through planning excellence.

About You

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.
  • Minimum five years' experience in underground hard rock mining, with exposure to technical services and mine planning.
  • Strong understanding of underground mining methods, including long-hole open stoping and paste fill operations.
  • Experience developing short, medium and long-term mine plans using Deswik or equivalent mine planning software.
  • Exposure to underground mine ventilation planning or ventilation engineering.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor engineers and work collaboratively across operations and technical teams.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate is advantageous but not essential.

Position Duties:

  • Prepare and maintain short, medium and long-term mine plans.
  • Develop and oversee short, medium and long-term mine plans, production schedules and Life of Mine strategies.
  • Coordinate mine designs, development plans and work instructions to support safe and efficient underground operations.
  • Collaborate closely with geology, geotechnical, ventilation, paste fill and operational teams to optimise mine performance.
  • Support mine ventilation planning and work alongside ventilation specialists to maintain effective underground ventilation systems.
  • Analyse operational performance, prepare production forecasts and deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly technical reporting.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost control and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, environmental obligations and workplace health and safety legislation.
Experience
8–12+ years' underground mining engineering experience
Current Status
OPEN
Duration
Permanent
Duty Roster
FIFO Perth 7:7
Commodity
Lead
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