Mine Planning Engineer – Drill & Blast Specialist

Security Design Centre Ltd; Singleton Council; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary package

Vehicle option

6 weeks annual leave

Personal leave

Parental leave

Educational leave

Study assistance

Gym membership discount

Cash-out leave

Descrizione del lavoro

The Bloomfield Group invites a Mining Engineer / Civil Engineer to join our Technical Services team at Rix’s Creek, focusing on mine planning, drill and blast design and production scheduling across our Hunter Valley operations.

You will optimise blast performance, improve production outcomes and contribute to safe, cost-effective mining, with site-based duties in Singleton and travel to other sites as required. A vehicle option is included.

Competenze

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in mine planning (minimum 3 years).
• Experience with mining/civil software such as ShotPlus, Vulcan or Spry.

Mansioni

• Develop drilling, initiation and blast designs in a technically complex environment.
• Analyse drilling, loading and blast data to optimise performance.
• Conduct post-blast assessments including fragmentation, dig ability and wall performance.
• Coordinate and schedule drill and blast activities in line with production requirements.
• Provide technical advice on blast performance, cost impacts and risk mitigation.
• Develop and communicate short- and medium-term production plans.
• Design and schedule mining activities including dig sequences, haul roads and dump plans.
• Ensure quality control of production statistics in Pulse.
• Provide production reports on daily, weekly, yearly and as needed basis.
• Support planning processes including weekly meetings and production reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in production, data capture and reporting.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and technical teams to deliver safe and efficient outcomes.

Conoscenze

Mine planning

Drill and blast

Production scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Tertiary qualification in Mining or Civil Engineering

Strumenti

ShotPlus

Vulcan

Spry

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a motivated Mining Engineer / Civil Engineer to join our Technical Services team at Rix’s Creek. This role will focus on mine planning, drill and blast activities and production scheduling.

Benefits of working with us

• Competitive salary package including incentive scheme and vehicle option
• 6 weeks annual leave and 15 days personal leave
• Supportive Paid Parental Leave packages
• Educational leave and financial assistance for approved study
• Discounted gym membership
• Cash-out personal leave options

About the Role

Working across operations, you will play a key role in optimising blast performance, improving production outcomes, and contributing to safe, efficient and cost-effective mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement drilling, initiation and blast designs in a technically complex environment
• Analyse drilling, loading and blast data to optimise performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Conduct post-blast assessments including fragmentation, dig ability and wall performance
• Coordinate and schedule drill and blast activities in line with production requirements
• Provide technical advice on blast performance, cost impacts and risk mitigation
• Develop and communicate short- and medium-term production plans
• Design and schedule mining activities including dig sequences, haul roads and dump plans
• Ensure quality control of production statistics in Pulse
• Provide production reports on daily, weekly, yearly and as needed basis
• Support planning processes including weekly meetings and production reporting
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in production, data capture and reporting
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and technical teams to deliver safe and efficient outcomes

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in mine planning (minimum 3 years)
• Experience with mining and/or civil engineering software (e.g. ShotPlus, Vulcan, Spry)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic operational environment

Please note this is a site‑based role working Monday to Friday. The role will primarily be based in Singleton, with travel required across our Hunter Valley operations. A vehicle option is included in the package.

Working with The Bloomfield Group

The Bloomfield Group is a proud Australian mining and engineering business that has been part of the Hunter Valley community for over 85 years, employing around 600 local people.

We own and operate two open‑cut coal mines - Rix’s Creek near Singleton and Bloomfield Mine near Maitland - along with Kings Engineering and Biodiesel Industries Australia.

Investing in our people and our community

We invest in our people and our community.

Through the Bloomfield Group Foundation, we support vulnerable young people, medical and health research, and a wide range of programs that enrich Hunter Valley communities.

Our values guide how we work: We Care. We Deliver.

• We respect and care about the safety and wellbeing of our people, our community and the environment.
• We work together with integrity to achieve safety, operational best practice, customer satisfaction and compliance.

This position requires an individual who aligns with these values.

To Apply To apply for the position, please answer the screening questions and attach your covering letter and resume. Please ensure that your cover letter addresses the essential criteria (as outlined in the Position Description) and your experience relevant to the role. In providing your CV to Bloomfield you acknowledge acceptance to be included in its recruitment processes as defined by the business and available at www.bloomcoll.com.au.

Applications are open to Sunday 18 October 2026 (please note early applications are encouraged as the position may close early following a suitable candidate being found).

Please call our Recruitment Team on 4930 2600 for further information or email us at ***********@bloomcoll.com.au.

To find out more about the Bloomfield Group, please visit www.bloomcoll.com.au.

The Bloomfield Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity, priding itself on an inclusive workplace. All applicants must be able to evidence their Right to Work in Australia.

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