Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting a Senior Short Term Planning Engineer for its Ernest Henry Operations, a premier underground gold mine in Cloncurry. You will report to the Superintendent - Short Term Planning and lead a team that turns strategy into execution, making sure the mine plan becomes safe, achievable and value-driven outcomes. The role covers production drill and blast, scheduling, cave planning and short-term projects, with a planning horizon from shift-by-shift execution through to three months. Work is based in Cloncurry or on an 8/6 roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of mining engineers responsible for short-term planning across the operation.
• Drive delivery of the Short Term Mine Plan, covering a horizon from shift-by-shift execution through to three months.
• Oversee drill and blast design, scheduling, cave planning and short-term projects.
• Partner with operational and technical teams so that planning aligns with budget and quarterly plan objectives.
• Identify operational risks and opportunities within the planning horizon and implement practical solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
• Extensive underground mining experience in short-term planning, production engineering and drill and blast.
• Experience in sub-level caving, or a strong understanding of cave mining methods.
• Leadership experience mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required skills

• Deswik CAD and Deswik Scheduler
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Referral bonuses and a recognition program.
• Parental leave of 18 weeks.
• Study assistance and discounted health insurance.
• Flexible work options and attractive rosters.
• Live-local incentives and allowances for those living in Cloncurry.
• FIFO accommodation in a high-quality camp.