Production Engineer | Mt Arthur Coal | NSWEC

BHP Group; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Parental leave

Extended leave entitlements

Parent rooms

Job summary

BHP at Mt Arthur Coal in New South Wales seeks a Production Engineer to join the Technical Services team to develop safe, efficient mine schedules supporting operations. The role operates on a 7 days on / 7 days off roster and requires strong collaboration with technical and operational teams.

You will lead the weekly rolling 6-week schedules, monitor execution, optimise plans, and communicate outputs to stakeholders while focusing on safety and daily operational targets.

Qualifications

• Requires a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering and experience in open-cut mining.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety and team culture in late-life operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee weekly mining schedules (rolling 6 weeks).
• Direct and lead technical and operational teams for aligned priorities.
• Monitor schedule execution to ensure compliance and focus on critical path.
• Optimize mine schedules through collaboration with peers and operations.
• Communicate planning outputs to stakeholders and maintain relationships.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

SPRY

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Date: 29 Oct 2026

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential.

With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

About Mt Arthur Coal

Mt Arthur Coal is an open-cut coal mine 100 per cent owned by BHP. Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales it's the largest producer of energy coal in the region, operating alongside olive growers, wine makers, horse breeders and the nearby residential community of Muswellbrook.
Our greatest asset is and has always been our people and communities, which is why we are committed to working together on our Pathway to 2030 - a program to responsibly close Mt Arthur Coal. We are about doing the right thing and working with everyone to co-create a shared vision for the future of the region.

About the Role

We are looking for a Production Engineer to join our Technical Services team to develop safe and efficient mine schedules to support the operational teams. The position is currently offered on a 7 days on/ 7days off roster.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and oversee implementation of weekly mining schedules (rolling 6 week) in line with forecast operational targets
• Direct and lead members of the technical and operational mining teams to ensure aligned priorities through clear concise communication.
• Monitor execution of the weekly schedule to drive compliance and maintain focus on critical path activities
• Optimise mine schedules through close collaboration with peers and operational team members
• Effectively communicate planning outputs to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders to deliver key schedule outcomes

Our team has an exceptional culture where success across the group is celebrated, and work/life balance is appreciated.

About You

As the successful candidate, you will have a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or similar and relevant experience in an open cut mining operation.

You will be required to liaise, negotiate and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders, so effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement and communication skills are critical.

You will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and value the importance of building team culture through regular collaboration with team members and key stakeholders.

A strong working knowledge of the following is preferred:

• Deswik/Vulcan or similar CAD software
• SPRY or similar scheduling software
• Microsoft Office Suite

Pathway to 2030 - be part of the legacy

Mt Arthur Coal is progressing toward a planned cessation of mining in 2030, with a clear focus on responsible operations, safe delivery and thoughtful transition planning.

This role offers a rare opportunity to:

• Be part of the legacy of one of NSW's most significant mining operations
• Build your career through involvement in a mine closure process
• Contribute to rehabilitation planning and the transition of the site to its next productive land use
• Help define what 'good' looks like in late life operations and responsible closure

Working at an open-cut coal mine like Mt Arthur Coal involves certain risks, including operating in or around heavy machinery, exposure to environmental hazards such as tailings dams, and managing fatigue from long or night shifts. Before applying, please ensure you understand these risks and can commit to following all safety requirements and procedures designed to keep you and others safe.

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

• flexible working options
• a generous paid parental leave policy
• other extended leave entitlements
• parent rooms

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at [e-mail] .