Copper Mine Planning Engineer | FIFO 8/6 Rosters

Cimic Group; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Full Time

FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville

AIA Vitality health program

Salary packaging options

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a Mining Engineer to join the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, located on Kalkadoon lands, 75 km north of Cloncurry and 95 km north-east of Mount Isa. The role offers an 8 day on, 6 day off roster and a Fulltime contract, with FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville options.

You will report to the Senior Mining Engineer and contribute to mine planning, scheduling, and design, supporting local community engagement and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a Mining technical role.
• Understanding of reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Understanding of mining principles, drill and blast and data reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical, compliant mine designs from shift to 3-month horizons.
• Align designs with approved medium-range plans and adjust for site conditions.
• Optimize haul road layouts and dumping strategies for cost-efficient haulage.
• Complete regular pit inspections with Mining Supervisors to confirm design intent.
• Review design non-conformances and update designs as needed.
• Use planning systems and reporting tools to produce accurate outputs.

Skills

Mine planning

Scheduling

Technical reporting

Vulcan

Deswik

CAD

MS Office

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Thiess is seeking a Mining Engineer to join the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, located on Kalkadoon lands, 75 km north of Cloncurry and 95 km north-east of Mount Isa. The role offers an 8 day on, 6 day off roster and a Fulltime contract, with FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville options.

You will report to the Senior Mining Engineer and contribute to mine planning, scheduling, and design, supporting local community engagement and development.