Mining Engineer - Tech Services Australia - Steelmaking Coal Mining Australia, Moranbah Entry Level / Permanent Employee 04 January, 2027

De Beers Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential, FIFO (company funded) & D

Subsidised accommodation, housing, and

Job summary

Grosvenor Mine in Moranbah, QLD, is restarting longwall operations and seeks an experienced Mining Engineer / Technical Services Engineer to join the Technical Services team. You will contribute to ventilation, gas drainage, mine planning and project delivery as the site transitions back to production.

You'll work with development and longwall teams, analyse data, support safety and continuous improvement, and help establish design and planning processes to ensure a safe, compliant and

Qualifications

• Experience in underground coal mining, especially ventilation, gas drainage, mine planning or technical services.
• Understanding of development and longwall mining methods and operational constraints.
• Experience using mine planning, design and scheduling software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work across teams.
• Proactive approach to safety, risk management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inputs from ventilation, gas management, geology, geotechnical and survey specialists.
• Support the Ventilation department with project scoping, project management, complex problem solving.
• Monitor and report on critical control implementation
• Contribute to daily, weekly, monthly and longer-term planning, incorporating technical requirements and constraints.
• Develop and maintain mine designs, production schedules and supporting technical documentation.
• Work closely with development and longwall teams to provide practical engineering support.
• Analyse production data, investigate variances and recommend improvements to mine performance.
• Undertake underground inspections to validate assumptions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support engineering projects, trials and the introduction of new technology.
• Incorporate risk assessments and relevant site requirements into engineering plans and activities.
• Communicate plans and technical recommendations clearly to operational teams.

Skills

Underground coal mining

Ventilation

Gas drainage

Mine planning

Technical services

Longwall mining methods

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety and risk management

Communication

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Mine planning software

Scheduling software

Design software

Job description

Grosvenor Mine an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

We are building a team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

Job Description :

Grosvenor Mine is looking for an experienced Mining Engineer / Technical Services Engineer to join its Technical Services team and support the safe restart and future operation of the mine.

As the site progresses towards its planned return to longwall production, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major underground coal mine restart. You will work across ventilation, gas drainage, mine planning, operations and technical projects, helping establish the systems and plans required for a safe, compliant and productive operation.

Working across technical and operational teams, you will tackle complex mining challenges, develop safe and achievable plans, and implement practical solutions that enhance safety, productivity, and overall mine performance. Your ability to analyse problems, identify opportunities, and drive improvements will be critical to the success of the operation.

About the role

You’ll work across ventilation, gas drainage, mine planning, operations and projects, contributing to both day-to-day delivery and longer-term planning.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate inputs from ventilation, gas management, geology, geotechnical and survey specialists.
• Support the Ventilation department with project scoping, project management, complex problem solving.
• Monitor and report on critical control implementation
• Contribute to daily, weekly, monthly and longer-term planning, incorporating technical requirements and constraints.
• Develop and maintain mine designs, production schedules and supporting technical documentation.
• Work closely with development and longwall teams to provide practical engineering support.
• Analyse production data, investigate variances and recommend improvements to mine performance.
• Undertake underground inspections to validate assumptions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support engineering projects, trials and the introduction of new technology.
• Incorporate risk assessments and relevant site requirements into engineering plans and activities.
• Communicate plans and technical recommendations clearly to operational teams.

Qualifications :

About you

You’re a practical, collaborative engineer who enjoys solving problems and seeing your work translated into outcomes underground. You’re comfortable working with data, asking questions and building relationships with the people delivering the mine plan.

You will ideally bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in underground coal mining, preferably within ventilation, gas drainage, mine planning or technical services.
• An understanding of development and longwall mining methods and operational constraints.
• Experience using mine planning, design and scheduling software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively across teams.
• A proactive approach to safety, risk management and continuous improvement.

Additional information :

• Full-time permanent position based at Grosvenor Mine, Moranbah QLD
• Monday to Friday staff role with 9 day fortnight available
• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Annual Bonus
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation, housing, and company funded camp options provided
• Several conveniently timed, daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and onto site
• Relocation Assistance available if relocating to Moranbah
• Company funded access to the local swimming pool or a local gym membership as part of Grosvenor Mine’s Healthy Lifestyles Program

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

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Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.