Mining Engineer - 8:6 FIFO from Perth (Gold Mining)

About the role

Catalyst Metals Limited is an Australian gold mining and development company whose flagship asset, the Plutonic Gold Belt in Central Western Australia, produces about 85koz of gold annually. As Catalyst enters a growth phase with three new mining projects planned along the belt, it is looking for a Mining Engineer to report on underground and open pit operations. The engineer provides technical expertise to deliver safe, efficient and profitable mining outcomes, working closely with Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists and Operational Leaders to support mine planning, manage ground control risks and drive operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support to underground operations, assisting supervisors with production planning and execution.
• Monitor development, production, equipment utilisation and stope performance against mine plans and identify improvements.
• Conduct underground inspections for compliance with mine designs, schedules, safety requirements and operational standards.
• Investigate production variances and delays and implement practical solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Design and issue development and production drill patterns, charging plans and firing designs to optimise fragmentation, recovery and dilution control.
• Review drilling and blasting performance, complete post-blast reconciliations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with underground supervisors, drill crews and blast crews so designs are practical and achievable.
• Complete reconciliations and variance analysis to support optimisation of mining sequences, development priorities and stope extraction strategies.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering or similar.
• Experience in underground hard rock mining operations, with a sound understanding of underground mining methods and production processes.
• Demonstrated experience in drill and blast design, execution and short-term mine scheduling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, able to interpret production data and drive operational improvements.
• Current WA C Class Driver's Licence.
• Desirable: 2-5 years' underground mining engineering experience; experience with Deswik (CAD, Scheduler and IS), production reporting and reconciliation, and exposure to ventilation, paste fill and geotechnical processes; First Class Mine Manager's Certificate and/or Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate (or working towards).

What we offer

• 8:6 roster with genuine work-life balance.
• Private health cover for employees.
• Salary sacrifice options including novating leasing, airport car parking and more.
• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Direct flight from Perth to site, arriving within 90 minutes of departure, with accommodation in a well-established camp with ensuite rooms, Wi-Fi, gym and pool.
• Supportive site leadership team, ongoing development and internal progression opportunities.