Engineer, Mining

Cimic; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being rewards program (A

Salary sacrifice options

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Thiess, Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, seeks a Mining Engineer to join our team. You will report to the Senior Mining Engineer and contribute to mine planning, design and scheduling tasks on a fulltime roster. Your role supports open-cut operations, with DIDO/FIFO options and camp stays during rosters.

We value local knowledge, First Nations engagement and relocation willingness. The role emphasises collaboration with Mining and Maintenance teams to ensure design accuracy and scheduling

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a Mining technical role.
• Experience in open-cut hard rock mining.
• Understanding of reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of mining principles, design concepts and operations (drill and blast, data reconciliation).
• Proficient in Vulcan/Deswik, CAD and MS Office.
• Understanding of how technical outcomes impact financial results.
• Knowledge of Australian legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical mine designs from shift to 3‑month horizons.
• Align designs with approved medium-range plans and adjust as site conditions differ.
• Optimise 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 operational issues, then update and reissue designs as needed.
• Use planning systems and reporting tools to produce accurate technical outputs.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly mining schedules that meet Client and Contract requirements.
• Ensure schedules reflect fleet interactions and constraints to support safe, efficient execution.
• Analyse production performance and recommend sequence changes to stay on target.
• Prepare monthly estimates for trucking and material movement.
• Collate and reconcile daily production data, checking for anomalies and validating accuracy.
• Coordinate with broader mine planning support teams to maintain schedule accuracy and alignment.

Skills

Mining design

Open-cut mining

Vulcan/Deswik

CAD

MS Office

Financial impact

Australian standards

Communication skills

Tools

Deswik

Job description

About the role

Thiess is seeking a Mining Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Eva Copper Mine Project located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People, 75 kilometres north of Cloncurry and 95 kilometres north-east of Mount Isa.

Roster: 8 Day On, 6 Days Off | Location: Eva Copper, Queensland | Employment Type: Fulltime

As part of our commitment to supporting local communities, Thiess actively encourages applications from people living in North West Queensland, including members of the Kalkadoon community and other First Nations peoples. We also welcome applications from individuals who are willing to relocate to the region and become part of the local community.

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, your duties will include:

Mine Planning and Design

• Develop practical, compliant mine designs from shift to 3‑month horizons.
• Align designs with approved medium‑range plans and highlight required changes when site conditions differ.
• Optimise haul road layouts and dumping strategies for cost‑efficient haulage.
• Complete regular pit inspections with Mining Supervisors to confirm compliance with design intent.
• Review design non‑conformances and operational issues, then update and reissue designs as needed.
• Use planning systems and reporting tools to produce accurate technical outputs.

Scheduling

• Develop daily, weekly and monthly mining schedules that meet Client and Contract requirements.
• Ensure schedules reflect fleet interactions and operational constraints to support safe, efficient execution.
• Analyse production performance and recommend sequence changes to stay on target.
• Prepare monthly estimates for trucking and material movement.
• Collate and reconcile daily production data, checking for anomalies and validating accuracy.
• Work closely with Mining and Maintenance teams to ensure planning assumptions match operational capability.
• Coordinate with broader mine planning support teams to maintain schedule accuracy and alignment.

About you

• 3+ years’ experience in a Mining technical role
• Proven experience in open-cut hard rock mining
• Understanding of reporting and reconciliation processes
• Understanding of mining principles, design concepts and operations (particularly their relation to drill and blast and data reconciliation activities)
• Proficient in Vulcan/Deswik, CAD and MS Office tools
• Understanding of how technical outcomes impact financial results
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and Australian standards
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills

What Thiess can do for you

At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Help to build on your career, offering diverse opportunities to expand your skill set
• Permanent Full Time – 8 / 6 roster
• Will be required to stay in camp whilst on roster - (DIDO or FIFO)
• FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville
• Thiess’s commitment to ongoing training & development as part of delivering a modern new mine
• Health & well-being rewards program through AIA Vitality
• Salary sacrifice options
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products

About Thiess:

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.