FIFO Mining Engineer - Open-Pit Planning & Drill & Blast

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. seeks a Mining Engineer to join the Mining team on a FIFO from Perth to Mt Weld operations in Western Australia. You will support mine planning, scheduling, drill and blast activities, and drive continuous improvement across mining operations.

Reporting to the Mining Manager, the role focuses on production planning, design amendments, cost analysis and contractor coordination while upholding safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• Experience in a mining engineering role within an open-pit mining environment.
• Proficiency in mine planning and scheduling software, ideally including Surpac, MinSched and MPX.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in mining cost analysis, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Understanding of mining contracts and contractor management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across mine planning, drill and blast, and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain and monitor rolling three-month mine production plans and schedules.
• Develop mine designs and implement amendments in response to changing requirements.
• Provide technical input and support to contractors in drill and blast plans.
• Monitor mining performance with daily and monthly production reporting.
• Identify opportunities to optimise mining efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Liaise with mining contractors to ensure alignment with plans and performance expectations.
• Prepare mining cost forecasts, conduct cost analyses and assist with contractor reconciliations.
• Contribute to monthly mining reports including safety and geotechnical matters.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mining Engineering

Tools

Surpac

MinSched

MPX

Job description

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. seeks a Mining Engineer to join the Mining team on a FIFO from Perth to Mt Weld operations in Western Australia. You will support mine planning, scheduling, drill and blast activities, and drive continuous improvement across mining operations.

Reporting to the Mining Manager, the role focuses on production planning, design amendments, cost analysis and contractor coordination while upholding safety and regulatory requirements.