Mining Engineer

Regis Resources Ltd; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Employee recognition

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Regis Resources is seeking a Mining Engineer (Open Pit) to join the Duketon operation on a FIFO 8:6 roster from Perth. You will provide mine planning, technical support, and operational guidance to deliver open pit production safely and efficiently, collaborating with mining contractors and internal teams.

This permanent full-time role offers exposure to a high-performing gold operation, with emphasis on optimisation, safety and continuous improvement across schedules, drill and blast, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in open pit mining, preferably hard rock operations.
• Strong knowledge of drill & blast and mine design.
• Deswik experience and MS Office proficiency.
• Geotechnical and hydrogeological planning awareness.
• Excellent communication, analytical and time management.
• Safety-first mindset with hazard identification and risk control.

Responsibilities

• Develop rolling 3-month mine schedules and deliver to contractor.
• Implement bench-by-bench planning to optimise grade and production.
• Minimise ore dilution during mining execution with stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and report deviations.
• Review and optimise drill and blast designs and performance.
• Track explosives use and budgeted consumables.
• Refine pit, dump and haul road designs with geotechnical input.
• Lead continuous improvement and optimisation projects.
• Align mining with production forecasts and budgets.
• Contribute to end-of-month reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with geology, processing, maintenance and contractors.

Skills

Open pit mining

Drill & blast

Mine design principles

Analytical thinking

Time management

Strong communication

Safety focus

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

MS Office

Job description

• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Outstanding opportunity to work with a high performing gold business
• Site based | 8:6 FIFO – Permanent position
  

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Laverton

Job Category: Mining (Surface)

• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Outstanding opportunity to work with a high performing gold business
• Site based | 8:6 FIFO – Permanent position
  

Regis Resources is an ASX 100-listed Australian gold producer with a market capitalisation of approximately $5 billion. The Company operates a large-scale portfolio of open pit and underground mines in Western Australia and continues to progress a pipeline of development and exploration opportunities. Regis' assets include the 100% owned Duketon Gold Project and a 30% interest in the Tropicana Gold Project. The portfolio is further supported by the highly attractive 2.7Moz McPhillamys development opportunity in New South Wales.

Regis has delivered consistent operational performance, driving record cash generation and strong profitability in recent years. This performance and the strength of the portfolio underpin the Company’s purpose of growing long-term value for shareholders, our people, and our communities by mining safely and responsibly.

Job Description

The opportunity

We are currently looking for a Mining Engineer (Open Pit) to join the team at our Duketon operation.

In this role, you will provide mine planning, technical support, and operational guidance to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of open pit production outcomes. Working closely with the mining contractor and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in short-term planning, drill and blast optimisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a FIFO role (8:6 roster) from Perth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update rolling 3-month mine schedules and ensure timely delivery to the mining contractor
• Contribute and implement bench by bench planning and sequencing to ensure optimisation of grade and production
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure ore dilution is minimised in mining execution
• Monitor contractor performance against plan and report deviations to senior stakeholders
• Review and optimise drill and blast designs and performance
• Track explosives usage, powder factors, and consumables against budget
• Review and refine pit, dump and haul road designs, incorporating geotechnical and dewatering considerations
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and optimisation projects
• Support alignment between mining activities and production forecasts and budgets
• Contribute to end-of-month reporting and performance analysis
• Collaborate with geology, processing, maintenance, and contractor teams to deliver integrated outcomes

About You

Desired Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in open pit mining, ideally within hard rock gold operations
• Strong understanding of open pit mining methods, drill & blast, and mine design principles
• Experience using mining software such as Deswik and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of geotechnical and hydrogeological considerations in mine planning
• Strong communication, analytical, and time management skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to safety, hazard identification, and risk management

What We Can Offer

• Career development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment where your input matters
• Employee service awards and employee referral incentive
• Supportive and highly experienced leadership team
• Wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matters (EAP)
• Competitive salary with annual incentives

As Regis Resources continues its evolution from mid-tier gold miner to a leading Australian gold producer, this is a unique opportunity to join Regis.

We pride ourselves on building a team first culture that is focused on high-performance, growth, profitability and success within a Zero Harm working environment.

Your own career pathway is vitally important, and we will work with you to provide opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that our People bring, and we encourage anyone with a diverse background to apply.

Prospective candidates must have the right to work and live in Australia for this position.