Mining Consultant – Open Pit

Entech Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Entech is seeking an experienced Mining Consultant – Open Pit to join our West Perth team on a full-time basis, delivering practical mining engineering solutions across a diverse range of clients, commodities and project types. Depending on experience, we will consider appointments at Senior or Principal level, with responsibilities shaped accordingly.

You will lead open pit planning, design and scheduling, collaborate with geologists and engineers, and contribute to reports, client

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' open pit mining experience; 10+ years for senior appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in mine planning, design, scheduling, optimisation and/or production planning.
• Proficiency with relevant mining software (Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine, Surpac, Whittle, Spry, MineSched, Minemax, EPS, Alastri or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and present findings to clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver open pit mine planning, design, scheduling and optimisation across study and operational work.
• Prepare mining inputs for Scoping, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies.
• Conduct technical reviews of mine plans, production schedules, mining costs and operating assumptions.
• Contribute to technical reports, proposals, due diligence reviews and client presentations.
• Develop practical mining strategies that balance technical, operational and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers, metallurgists and other study contributors.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops and project reviews.
• Support continuous improvement of Entech's mining engineering systems, tools and workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, where appropriate.

Skills

Open pit mining experience

Mine planning

Mine design

Scheduling

Optimization

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

Datamine

Surpac

Whittle

MineSched

Minemax

EPS

Alastri

Job description

Entech is seeking an experienced Mining Consultant – Open Pit to join our West Perth team on a full-time basis, delivering practical mining engineering solutions across a diverse range of clients, commodities and project types.

Depending on experience, we will consider appointments at Senior or Principal level, with responsibilities shaped accordingly.

Duties & responsibilities:

Deliver open pit mine planning, design, scheduling and optimisation across study and operational work

Prepare mining inputs for Scoping, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies

Conduct technical reviews of mine plans, production schedules, mining costs and operating assumptions

Contribute to technical reports, proposals, due diligence reviews and client presentations

Develop practical mining strategies that balance technical, operational and commercial outcomes

Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers, metallurgists and other study contributors

Participate in client meetings, workshops and project reviews

Support continuous improvement of Entech's mining engineering systems, tools and workflows

Mentor junior engineers and review technical work, where appropriate

Qualifications & capabilities:

Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline

Minimum of 5 years' open pit mining experience; 10+ years required for senior appointment

Demonstrated experience in mine planning, design, scheduling, optimisation and/or production planning

Proficiency with relevant mining software (Deswik, Vulcan, Datamine, Surpac, Whittle, Spry, MineSched, Minemax, EPS, Alastri or similar)

Practical understanding of mining operations, constraints and commercial drivers

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical reports and present findings to clients

Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a broader technical team

Full and current Australian work rights preferred

What we offer:

Competitive remuneration, negotiated based on your experience and capability

A varied workload spanning commodities, clients, study stages and project types

Exposure to Australian and international projects from a well-located West Perth base

Clear career development pathways, whether your focus is technical depth, study leadership, client management, or mentoring

A supportive, experienced technical team that invests in the people around them

About us:

Entech is an independent international mining consultancy specialising in mining engineering, geotechnical, and geological services. Headquartered in West Perth, we have offices across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK, and work across a broad range of commodities, mining methods, and study stages.