Senior Mining Engineer - Underground Gold Mine

About the role

A leading Australian gold producer is recruiting a Senior Mining Engineer for a high-performing underground operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster. Reporting to the Mining Manager, the engineer provides technical leadership across underground operations, taking ownership of mine planning, drill and blast design, ventilation management and infrastructure projects while leading a capable engineering team. The position is permanent and full time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Mining Engineering team
• Develop and execute mine designs, schedules and infrastructure plans
• Manage underground infrastructure projects from conception to completion
• Monitor compliance to plan and implement short-term optimisation strategies
• Develop, implement and monitor mine ventilation strategies, conduct ventilation surveys and report findings to stakeholders
• Complete underground inspections and QA/QC activities
• Develop and communicate fortnightly mine plans aligned with quarterly objectives
• Support operational decisions with technical expertise and planning inputs, and assist with statutory and operational duties as required

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering
• Underground hard rock mining experience
• Stope design and sequencing experience
• Planning, scheduling and production engineering experience
• WA C Class driver's licence
• First Class Mine Manager's Certificate or active progress towards it

Required skills

• Drill and blast design, including ring design and firing optimisation
• Deswik CAD, UGDB and Ventsim
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position
• 8/6 FIFO roster
• Role spanning planning, ventilation, projects and production
• Long-term career development opportunities