Mining Engineer – Open-Cut Copper, FIFO & 8/6 Roster

Moreaddthis Powered By Pageup; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8/6 roster

FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville

DIDO options

Training & development

Job summary

Thiess seeks a Mining Engineer to join the Eva Copper Mine Project in Northwest Queensland. You will report to the Senior Mining Engineer and develop designs and schedules for open-cut, hard rock mining while aligning with medium-range plans and site constraints.

Role requires 3+ years in mining engineering, experience with Vulcan/Deswik/CAD, and strong data reconciliation skills. On-site camp with DIDO/FIFO options and 8/6 roster.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Mining technical role.
• Proven experience in open-cut hard rock mining.
• Understanding of reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Knowledge of mining principles, design concepts and operations (drill and blast).
• Familiarity with Australian mining standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical mine designs from shift to 3-month horizons.
• Align designs with approved medium-range plans and adjust as site conditions differ.
• Optimise haul road layouts and dumping strategies for cost-efficient haulage.
• Complete regular pit inspections with Mining Supervisors to confirm design intent.
• Review design non-conformances and update designs as needed.
• Use planning systems and reporting tools to produce accurate outputs.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly mining schedules.
• Coordinate with broader mine planning support teams for schedule accuracy.

Skills

Mining experience

Open-cut mining

Technical reporting

Tools

Vulcan/Deswik

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Thiess seeks a Mining Engineer to join the Eva Copper Mine Project in Northwest Queensland. You will report to the Senior Mining Engineer and develop designs and schedules for open-cut, hard rock mining while aligning with medium-range plans and site constraints.

Role requires 3+ years in mining engineering, experience with Vulcan/Deswik/CAD, and strong data reconciliation skills. On-site camp with DIDO/FIFO options and 8/6 roster.