Open Pit Mining Engineer

About the role

Evolution Mining is looking for an Open Pit Mining Engineer to join its Cowal Gold Operations in Australia. You will sit at the centre of operational decision making, turning mine plans into safe, efficient and reliable production, and build strong relationships with operations, geology, survey and geotechnical teams. The role reports to the Senior Mining Engineer and follows an 8:6 roster with 12-hour shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and drive short-term mine plans that support operational success
• Influence site performance through effective stakeholder engagement
• Support drill and blast design, scheduling and operational execution
• Analyse production performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the delivery of mining projects from planning through to execution
• Ensure plans are communicated clearly and delivered safely across site teams

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in an open pit mining engineering role
• Experience in mine planning and scheduling
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive plans through to execution
• Proactive, team-focused approach and commitment to safety
• Gold mining experience is welcomed, but engineers from other commodities with relevant open pit planning experience are encouraged to apply

Required skills

• Deswik or similar mine planning software such as Vulcan or Surpac

What we offer

• Relocation support and salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses and referral bonuses
• Employee share scheme, recognition program and study assistance
• Parental leave of 18 weeks, discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Flexible work options and bus transport to and from West Wyalong at the start and end of shifts