Mining Engineer

Hvo; Hebden; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Leadership mentoring and coaching

Gym membership

Job summary

Glencore's Mt Owen/Glendell Operations is seeking a Mining Engineer to join the Technical Services Team. The role covers Short-Term Planning or Drill and Blast, designing truck and excavator plans and coordinating with the Mining Department to implement practical solutions.

You will work in a safety-focused culture with opportunities for learning, training and development, and a permanent full-time position on a dayshift roster in the Hunter Valley region.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining/Civil or related field).
• Proficient with Mine design and Scheduling packages (such as Vulcan, Deswik and Spry).
• Minimum two year’s relevant experience (desirable).
• Ability to effectively communicate across various levels of an organisation
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking team member
• Committed to fostering a culture driven by safety and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Create Truck & Excavator designs and schedules for Short-Term Planning.
• Support the planning, design and execution of drill and blast activities.
• Collaborate with the Mining Department and other operational teams to translate plans into practical outcomes.

Skills

Mine design

Scheduling

Communication across levels

Education

Engineering (Mining/Civil or related field)

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

Spry

Job description

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Mt Owen/Glendell Operations (MGO) is an open cut mining operation which utilises truck and excavator mining methods to produce thermal and semi-soft coking coal, which is predominantly exported for domestic power generation and use in steel production. We are located within the Hunter Coalfields at Hebden in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales. An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and experienced Mining Engineer at MGO as a key member of our Technical Services Team. We are open to applicants with experience in either Short-Term Planning or Drill and Blast, offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic mining operation while working closely with the MGO Mining Department and other operational teams. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer you will be a collaborative and solutions-focused individual who can translate technical plans into practical outcomes. In Short-Term Planning you will be responsible for the creation of Truck & Excavator designs and schedules along with short term planning and designing across our operation. Alternatively, in Drill and Blast you will support the planning, design and execution of drill and blast activities across the operation.

The requirements for success in this role include:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mining/Civil or related field)
• Proficient with Mine design and Scheduling packages (such as Vulcan, Deswik and Spry)
• Minimum two year’s relevant experience (desirable)
• Ability to effectively communicate across various levels of an organisation
• Self-motivated and forward-thinking team member
• Committed to fostering a culture driven by safety and continuous improvement

You will have a high regard for the value of teamwork and the provision of visible leadership. The above qualities must be exercised with a strong work ethic to ensure MGO’s key values of Safety, Responsibility, Simplicity, Integrity, Openness and Entrepreneurialism are achieved.

Benefits and Perks

• When you join MGO, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package as outlined below.
• But more importantly we offer an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are our primary focus.
• From technical training, leadership training to leadership mentorship and support we aim to bring out the best in our people.
• Leadership Capability/Support:
• Supported by highly experienced leaders, you will be set up for success.
• Site Culture:
• Our culture is unique where our site is renowned for its good culture, diversity, and supportive team approach.
• Renumeration/Roster:
• This position is permanent full time, Monday to Friday, dayshift only, with an attractive renumeration package.
• Development:
• At MGO, we are highly focused on developing our people and providing mentoring, coaching and education assistance, to enhance skills.
• Health & Welfare Benefits:
• Gym membership available for you and your partner.
• Career:
• Direct employment with an industry leader.
• Location:
• Lifestyle location in the beautiful Hunter Valley

At MGO, our success is based on the principle that it’s “Our People Who Make the Difference”.

For further information please contact: Senior Mining Engineer - Aidan Peek - 0439 735 024

Applications close: Sunday, 6th September 2026

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