Lead Haulage Engineer: Coal Mine Strategy & Mentoring

BHP Group; Dysart; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Employee share program

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Extended leave

Parent rooms

Job summary

BHP Group at Peak Downs Mine in Queensland is seeking a Principal Haulage Engineer to lead haulage planning and design, guiding safe, efficient mining outcomes for open-cut coal operations.

You will shape the site’s haulage direction, collaborate across planning, technical and operations teams, and mentor engineers to build capability and drive continuous improvement in planning performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within mine planning and operational environments.
• Experience in designing, planning and scheduling for open-cut coal mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of mine planning software, including SPRY, Deswik and/or Vulcan.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and delivering results through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of haulage plans and designs that support operational and business objectives.
• Shape and communicate the site's haulage strategy and planning direction.
• Mentor, coach and support haulage engineers and planning professionals, helping others grow and succeed.
• Work collaboratively across mine planning, technical and operational teams to optimise mining outcomes.
• Conduct haulage studies, modelling and scenario analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning processes, systems and performance.
• Contribute to risk assessments, operational reviews and improvement opportunities.
• Champion safe planning practices and proactive risk management in all aspects of work.

Skills

Mine planning

Open-cut coal mining

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

SPRY

Deswik

Vulcan

Job description

BHP Group at Peak Downs Mine in Queensland is seeking a Principal Haulage Engineer to lead haulage planning and design, guiding safe, efficient mining outcomes for open-cut coal operations.

You will shape the site’s haulage direction, collaborate across planning, technical and operations teams, and mentor engineers to build capability and drive continuous improvement in planning performance and safety.