Mining Engineer | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Permanent Full-Time

Catalyst Metals Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8:6 roster

Private health cover

Bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Catalyst Metals Limited, an Australian gold mining company, is expanding its Plutonic Belt operations in Western Australia. The Mining Engineer will provide technical expertise to underground planning, manage ground control risks and drive safe, efficient production across multiple projects.

Working with Geotechnical engineers and Operations Leaders, you will support mine planning, monitor performance against plans, and contribute to short‑term scheduling, cost control and continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Underground hard rock mining experience required.
• Proven drill and blast design, execution and short-term scheduling.
• WA C Class Driver's Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to underground operations, aiding production planning.
• Monitor development against mine plans and optimise productivity.
• Conduct underground inspections to ensure compliance with designs and safety standards.
• Investigate production variances and implement corrective actions.
• Design and issue drill patterns, charging plans and blast designs.
• Review blasting performance and reconcile outcomes.
• Collaborate with supervisors and crews to ensure practical execution.
• Complete reconciliations and support sequencing optimisation.

Skills

Underground mining

Drill and blast design

Mine planning

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

CAD

Scheduler

Planning software

Job description

About Catalyst Metals Limited

Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX: CYL) is an Australian gold mining and development company focused on creating long‑term value through sustainable growth.

About Catalyst Metals Limited

Catalyst Metals Limited (ASX: CYL) is an Australian gold mining and development company focused on creating long‑term value through sustainable growth.
Our flagship asset, the Plutonic Gold Belt in Central Western Australia, currently produces approximately 85koz of gold annually and is positioned for significant growth over the coming years. Through resource expansion, mine development and operational optimisation, we’re building a long‑term future across multiple mining centres feeding a central processing hub.
This is an opportunity to join a business where your expertise will have a tangible impact on operational outcomes and future growth.

The Role

Catalyst Metals is entering an exciting growth phase, with three new mining projects planned across the 40km Plutonic Gold Belt. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a growing multi‑mine operation and support increased production through existing processing infrastructure.
Reporting across underground and open pit operations, the Mining Engineer will provide technical expertise to deliver safe, efficient and profitable mining outcomes. Working closely with Geotechnical Engineers, Geologists and Operational Leaders, you will support mine planning, manage ground control risks and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to underground operations, assisting supervisors with production planning and execution
• Monitor development, production, equipment utilisation and stope performance against mine plans, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Conduct underground inspections to ensure compliance with mine designs, schedules, safety requirements and operational standards
• Investigate production variances and delays, implementing practical solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs
• Design and issue development and production drill patterns, charging plans and firing designs to optimise fragmentation, recovery and dilution control
• Review drilling and blasting performance, complete post‑blast reconciliations and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with underground supervisors, drill crews and blast crews to ensure designs are practical, achievable and effectively executed
• Complete reconciliations and variance analysis, supporting the optimisation of mining sequences, development priorities and stope extraction strategies

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering or similar
• Experience in underground hard rock mining operations, with a sound understanding of underground mining methods and production processes
• Demonstrated experience in drill and blast design, execution and short‑term mine scheduling
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to interpret production data and drive operational improvements
• A current WA C Class Driver's Licence

Desirable

• 2-5 years' underground mining engineering experience
• Experience with Deswik (CAD, Scheduler and IS), production reporting and reconciliation, and exposure to ventilation, paste fill and geotechnical processes
• First Class Mine Manager's Certificate and/or Underground Shift Supervisor Certificate (or working towards obtaining)

Benefits

• 8:6 roster offering genuine work life balance
• Private Health Cover for employees
• Salary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Exposure to a growing and expanding underground operation
• Supportive and collaborative site leadership team
• Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities

Why Catalyst?

Departing from Perth, you'll fly directly to site, arriving within 90 minutes of departure. Once onsite, you'll be accommodated in a well‑established camp with modern ensuite rooms, Wi‑Fi, gym, pool and recreational facilities.

Catalyst Metals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Agency referrals are not being accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.