Planning Engineer

Go Engineering Co.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Taxi reimbursement

Mentoring

Senior engineers access

Team culture

Job summary

Go Engineering, based in Western Australia, is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to join our Contracting Division on a full-time, permanent basis. You will be deployed to operating mine sites across Western Australia, delivering hands-on mine planning and technical services to client operations.

The role emphasizes developing short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans, improving planning systems, and providing practical engineering advice to site leadership, with FIFO deployment and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years in mine planning roles.
• Experience with Deswik, EPS or equivalent.
• Driver's license and Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mine planning support at operating mine sites.
• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans.
• Create mine designs, development plans, schedules, and forecasts.
• Produce planning deliverables using Deswik, EPS, or similar.
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to optimise performance.
• Assist with drill and blast, ventilation, and infrastructure planning.
• Review and improve planning systems, workflows, reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling cycles.
• Provide technical advice to site leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement for safety and productivity.

Skills

Mine planning

Technical services

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

EPS

Job description

Join the Benchmark in Mining Engineering

At Go Engineering, we don't just deliver mining engineering services - we set the benchmark for how it should be done.

At the core of our business is a simple standard:

Quality is our PRIOrity. Five values. One standard.

Built on Quality First, Professional Growth, Respect, Integrity, and Ownership, these values drive how we work, whom we hire, and the results we deliver on-site.

Based in Western Australia, Go Engineering operates across two complementary streams - a Perth-based consulting team delivering study and technical support, and a Contracting Division providing high-quality, site-based engineering support to mining operations across the resources sector.

Our Contracting Division focuses on placing experienced engineers directly into client operations, supporting mine planning, production engineering, mine start-ups, technical services, statutory coverage, and operational improvement initiatives across a range of mining environments.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Planning Engineer to join our Contracting Division in a full-time, permanent position.

As a Planning Engineer (FIFO / site-based), you will be deployed directly to operating mine sites across Western Australia, providing hands-on mine planning and technical services support to client operations.

You will play a key role in:

• Developing short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans
• Improving planning systems and processes
• Providing trusted technical advice to site leadership
• Delivering practical engineering solutions that create measurable value

This is a high-impact operational role suited to engineers who thrive in site environments and can deliver value from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mine planning support within operating mine sites.
• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans.
• Create practical mine designs, development plans, schedules, and production forecasts.
• Produce and maintain mine planning deliverables using Deswik, EPS, or similar software.
• Work closely with operational and technical teams to optimise mine performance.
• Assist with drill and blast, ventilation, and infrastructure planning activities.
• Review and improve planning systems, workflows, and reporting processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and operational planning cycles.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to site leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and operational performance.

Quality is our PRIOrity.

Our Values

At Go Engineering, our values define how we perform on every site:

Quality First

Quality in every decision.

Professional Growth

Professional growth in every person.

Respect

Respect in every room.

Integrity

Integrity in every recommendation.

Ownership

Ownership in every outcome.

These values are not just words - they guide every placement, every decision, and every outcome.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience in mine planning roles.
• Strong background in mine planning and technical services.
• Experience using planning software such as Deswik, EPS, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of mining methods, scheduling principles, and operational constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across operational and technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Manual (C-Class) Driver's Licence and full Australian working rights.
• Ability to work autonomously within dynamic site environments.

What We Offer

Permanent Full-Time Employment

Permanent full-time roles with consistent FIFO and site-based deployment opportunities.

Above-Market Remuneration

Above-market pay aligned with true contract-level rates, including:

• Superannuation
• Annual performance bonus

Diverse Operational Exposure

Exposure to multiple operations, commodities, planning challenges, and site environments across Western Australia.

Career Progression Without Limits

Expand your capability across technical services, planning, operations, studies, leadership, and senior engineering pathways.

Ongoing Professional Development

Continued investment in training, mentoring, and career growth aligned with our commitment to Professional Growth.

Additional Employee Benefits

• Taxi/Uber reimbursement for airport travel
• Ongoing technical mentoring and support
• Access to experienced senior engineering professionals
• A team culture built on quality, integrity, and accountability

Why Go Engineering?

We believe great engineers should be recognised, supported, and challenged.

At Go Engineering, you'll join a team that values technical excellence, professional growth, and doing the job properly. Whether you're supporting an established operation or helping solve emerging site challenges, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop your career.

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If you're looking for a Senior Planning Engineer role, a FIFO mine planning position, or an opportunity to work across high-performing mining operations in Western Australia, we'd love to hear from you.