Mining Engineer - Mine Planning and Ventilation

About the role

Grosvenor Mine, part of Anglo American Australia, is looking for an experienced Mining Engineer to join its Technical Services team on a permanent basis. As the mine moves toward a planned return to longwall production, the role contributes to one of Australia's most significant underground coal mine restarts. You will work with experienced technical and operational teams to establish and maintain effective ventilation and gas management systems, and help implement automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements.

The engineer coordinates mine planning activities and is accountable for delivering the Business Plan and Monthly Operating Plan inputs. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the role covers ventilation, gas management, mine planning and projects.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver best-practice mining engineering services and support the mine, supporting Zero Harm through compliance with safety systems and legislation
• Plan and coordinate weekly, short-range, monthly, 5-yearly and business planning, and production review meetings
• Monitor, analyse and report on mine performance and manage projects
• Contribute to managing ventilation, gas management, mine planning and technical projects
• Support designated process coordinators and work with the Operations team
• Identify productivity and process improvement programs, raising ideas on safety, production, cost and efficiency
• Lead the permit-to-mine process so technical aspects are addressed and production continuity maintained
• Apply safety and health principles consistently and take full ownership of safety on site

Required profile

• Degree-qualified Mining Engineer (or equivalent)
• Detailed understanding of coal mining processes
• Working knowledge of relevant mining legislation and its application
• High level of planning and problem-solving ability
• Well-developed communication and collaboration skills
• Previous experience in underground mining operations (preferably coal)

Required skills

• Mine planning tools such as XPAC, IntelliCAD, AutoCAD, Mine Planner and Deswik

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus plus 12% superannuation
• Monday to Friday roster (9-day fortnight available)
• Residential, FIFO and DIDO options, with subsidised accommodation and company-funded camp options
• Relocation assistance
• Technical training and leadership programmes

Applications are made through the online application form, where a CV and documents can be uploaded. Background checks may be required, and screening and interviews may occur before the closing date.