Principal Mining Engineer (Presales) | Underground

Micromine; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

12 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted private health insurance

Work from home options

Job summary

A leading mining technology company in Australia is seeking a Principal Mining Engineer to lead technical presales efforts and shape the adoption of its advanced underground solutions. The ideal candidate will have significant underground operational experience and a proven track record in mine planning, reserves, and budgeting. This role offers flexible work options and a supportive company culture focused on client success and technology innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mine planning with exposure to UG Metals environments.
• Proven track record in Reserves, LOM planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• High-level competency in mine design and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical presales efforts with strategic clients and opportunities.
• Delivering high-impact technical demonstrations and input into proposals.
• Guiding customer success during onboarding and implementation.

Skills

Mine planning experience

UG Metals exposure

Mine design competency

Strong communication skills

Technical consulting experience

Tools

Mine design software

Job description

About Us

Founded 39 years ago, Micromine is at the cutting edge of next-generation technology for mining. With offices in 9 different countries, we are one of the world's premier mining software companies; our technology is used in all corners of the globe.

What We Offer

An established multinational business that is growing fast, with great benefits:

• An opportunity to work within the mining technology sector.
• Perth CBD-based role (no FIFO).
• Work from home (WFH) and flexibility options to balance work and home life.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave – primary and secondary carers.
• Free gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Social Connection and Responsibility Program.
• Discounted private health insurance.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Mining Engineer to take a lead role in shaping how Micromine brings our advanced underground solutions to market. This senior position represents the next step for a Principal Mining Engineers or experienced Senior Mining Engineers who are ready to expand their influence, drive product adoption, and act as trusted advisors to clients and internal teams.

As a key member of the Micromine Australia team, you will work at the forefront of our technical presales efforts, championing our underground software suite and ensuring its successful implementation across client operations. You will play a pivotal role in guiding solution design, driving customer engagement, and positioning Micromine as the partner of choice in underground mining technology.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading technical presales efforts with strategic clients and opportunities.
• Partnering with business development managers to identify, develop, and close opportunities.
• Delivering high-impact technical demonstrations and input into proposals and tenders.
• Leading complex software evaluations, proof-of-concept builds, and client workshops.
• Guiding customer success during onboarding, implementation, and training.Representing Micromine at industry events, conferences, and promotional campaigns.
• Acting as a senior voice of the customer, providing insights and feedback to influence product direction.

About You

You are a seasoned Mining Engineer with significant underground operational and planning experience, now ready to step into a principle, market-facing role where you can influence technology adoption and customer success.

Your experience and attributes should include:

• Significant experience in mine planning with exposure to UG Metals environments.
• Proven track record in Reserves, LOM planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• High-level competency in mine design and scheduling software
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise across technical, production, and corporate teams.
• Technical consulting, pre-sales, or solution-selling experience highly advantageous.

Next Steps

Ready to elevate your career and help push the boundaries of mining technology? Apply now or visit www.micromine.com to learn more.

Micromine is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply.