Mining Engineer

Middlemount Coal Pty; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration and benefits

Residential in Middlemount or FIFO

8/6 roster

Camp accommodation and meals

Job summary

Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd is seeking a Mining Engineer to join our Technical Services team in Middlemount, QLD. You will develop and optimise short-term mine designs and schedules from daily/weekly out to three months, contributing to maximizing value while meeting safety and delivery expectations.

You will work with stakeholders across the business to deliver plans, reconciliations, and improvement initiatives, with a strong focus on safety and operational efficiency in a fast-paced coal mining

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in coal mine planning.
• Experience with truck-shovel, cast and doze operations.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to engage stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver short-term dig and dump designs and weekly schedules out to 10 weeks.
• Develop and deliver mine schedule in line with medium term forecast (week 1–10) including dig, dump and haulage.
• Communicate execution plans and sequencing to key stakeholders.
• Review and report on mine plan and schedule conformance.
• Identify develop and deliver Technical Services and Operational improvement plans.
• Reconciliation of mine plan, including waste, coal, rehandle, blast.
• Reconciliation of mine Schedule, including digs, dumps, and equipment availability, utilisation and rate.
• Drive to improve safety through safety interactions, hazard reporting and compliance.

Skills

Mine planning

Scheduling

Stakeholder comms

Safety focus

Data analysis

Education

Mining Engineering

Civil Engineering

Job description

Middlemount Coal Pty Ltd is a joint venture between Yancoal Australia and Peabody PCI Australia, producing approximately 4.2 million tonnes per annum of high-quality medium-volatile PCI coal and semi-hard coking coal for global export markets.

At Middlemount Coal, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team culture. We are now seeking a talented Mining Engineer to join our Technical Services team and play a key role in shaping the future of our operation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will be responsible for developing and optimising short-term mine designs and schedules from daily/weekly out to 3 months. You’ll contribute directly to maximising operational value while ensuring quality and delivery expectations are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver short term execution dig and dump designs and weekly schedules out to 10 weeks
• Develop and deliver mine schedule in line with medium term forecast from week 1 to 10 including dig, dump and haulage
• Communicate execution plans and sequencing to key stakeholders
• Review and report on mine plan and schedule conformance
• Identify develop and deliver Technical Services and Operational improvement plans
• Reconciliation of mine plan, including waste, coal, rehandle, blast
• Reconciliation of mine Schedule, including digs, dumps, and equipment availability, utilisation and rate
• Drive to improve safety through safety interactions, hazard reporting and compliance Middlemount Coal’s Safety Health Management System

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You bring a collaborative approach and can effectively engage with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Proven experience in mine planning and scheduling
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the coal mining industry
• Demonstrated experience with truck-shovel, cast and doze operations
• Strong analytical, organisational, and time management skills
• Strong safety focus, drive to improve safety and willingness to speak up when something is not right

Why Join Us?

• Attractive remuneration and benefits package
• Residential in Middlemount with subsidised housing or FIFO / DIDO option with camp accommodation and meals provided
• 8/6 roster supporting work-life balance
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your ideas and expertise will make an impact
• Take the next step in your mining career and help shape the future at Middlemount Coal.