Mining Engineer - Short Term, Mid Term & Drill and Blast

About the role

Optimum Consulting has partnered with a client running a large-scale metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin to grow its Technical Services team in an owner-operated environment. The operation is already producing at scale, has a long life of mine ahead and plans expansion. Experienced Mining Engineers with specialist skills in Short Term Planning, Mid Term Planning or Drill and Blast are sought, at Mining Engineer and Senior Mining Engineer level. Senior roles carry a broad scope and responsibility usually seen only at superintendent level in larger teams.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
• 3+ years of mining engineering experience in open cut operations, coal or hard rock
• Demonstrated experience in short term planning, mid term planning or drill and blast
• Coal experience preferred; hard rock engineers looking to move into the Bowen Basin are also welcome
• Queensland coal tickets (Standard 11 / G1 and Coal Board Medical) highly regarded, or the ability to obtain them
• Preferably based in Mackay, surrounding Bowen Basin townships or nearby coastal cities and towns, with some flexibility possible

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of software such as Deswik, SPRY, Minex, XPAC, Vulcan, Orica SHOTPlus or BlastLogic

What we offer

• A large, established operation with a long life of mine and planned expansion
• An owner-operated environment where Technical Services plays a key role in site direction
• A lean team structure with greater responsibility and visibility
• Clear career progression as the operation and team grow
• Competitive salary packages aligned to experience
• Relocation assistance available

To apply, submit your resume through the application link provided in the original listing.