Quarry Engineer

Nyngan Observer; Tenterfield; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SEE Group seeks an experienced Quarry Engineer to join the Specialised Aggregates team in Australia. Reporting to the Quarry Manager, you will plan, coordinate and improve extraction and production across active quarry operations, combining surveying, geology and production engineering for optimal outcomes.

You will work with production, maintenance and commercial teams to deliver efficient sequencing, stockpile management and cost control, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across

Formación

• Bachelor degree in Mining, Civil, Geological engineering or related.
• Experience in quarrying or extractive industries.
• Proficiency with GPS, drones, total stations, CAD for mine planning.
• Ability to analyse production and cost data.
• Strong planning and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term quarry plans, including extraction sequencing, bench development, stockpile planning and production schedules.
• Plan and coordinate drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, loading, hauling and stockpiling activities in line with approved plans and priorities.
• Conduct site surveys, geological assessments, volume calculations and material-quality testing.
• Use GPS, drones, total stations, CAD and mine-planning systems to maintain quarry plans and extraction progress.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers and crews to deliver work safely and on time.

Conocimientos

Quarry planning

Extraction sequencing

Survey data analysis

Cost/performance analysis

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Engineering registration eligibility

Current driver license

OHS Induction Card

Herramientas

GPS

Drones

Total stations

CAD / mine planning

Descripción del empleo

The SEE Way

SEE Group is a family-built company with over 35 years of experience delivering excellence across civil construction, mining and infrastructure. At SEE Group, we don't just build projects, we build careers.

• Be part of a down-to-earth, supportive team that values diversity and inclusion


• Benefit from career growth and tailored development opportunities


• Enjoy personalised rewards and recognition for your hard work


• Work on impactful projects that shape communities


• Collaborate with passionate people who bring a "boots & all" attitude to everything they do

About the Opportunity

SEE Group is seeking an experienced Quarry Engineer to join our Specialised Aggregates team.

Reporting to the Quarry Manager, this hands-on technical role is responsible for safely and efficiently planning, coordinating and improving extraction and production activities across active quarry operations. You will bring together quarry planning, survey and geological information, production engineering, project delivery, cost control, maintenance planning, safety and environmental compliance.

Working closely with production, maintenance, survey and commercial teams, you will provide practical technical advice and operational support to improve extraction sequencing, product quality, equipment utilisation, stockpile management and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term quarry plans, including extraction sequencing, bench development, stockpile planning and production schedules.


• Plan and coordinate drilling, blasting, crushing, screening, loading, hauling and stockpiling activities in line with approved plans and operational priorities.


• Conduct and interpret site surveys, geological assessments, volume calculations and material-quality testing to support extraction decisions and production reconciliation.


• Use GPS, drones, total stations, CAD and mine-planning systems to maintain quarry plans, reserve information, stockpile volumes and extraction progress.


• Monitor production performance, product quality and operating costs, identify variances and implement practical corrective actions.


• Plan and deliver quarry improvement and capital projects, including roads, drainage, plant modifications and new extraction areas.


• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, production crews and maintenance teams to deliver work safely, on time and to specification.


• Support budgets, forecasts and capital expenditure proposals, including cost-per-tonne analysis, quotation assessment and variation control.


• Align production plans with servicing, shutdowns, breakdown response and equipment availability to minimise unplanned downtime.


• Ensure quarry activities comply with safety, environmental, mining, blasting and regulatory requirements.


• Prepare technical reports, production records, maps, presentations and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated experience in quarrying, mining, extractive industries, civil materials or a similar production environment.


• Practical knowledge of quarry planning, extraction sequencing, drill and blast, crushing and screening, stockpile management and product-quality requirements.


• Experience with survey methods and systems, including GPS, drones, total stations, CAD, mine-planning or spatial-data platforms.


• Ability to analyse production, survey, cost and equipment-performance data and turn findings into practical operational improvements.


• Experience planning and delivering operational or capital improvement projects, including contractor coordination, commissioning and handover.


• Working knowledge of mobile and fixed-plant maintenance planning, reliability, utilisation and shutdown coordination.


• Commercial awareness across budgeting, forecasting, cost-per-tonne analysis, quotations and variation control.


• Strong planning, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across technical and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering or a related engineering discipline.


• Eligibility for professional engineering membership or registration, where required.


• Current driver licence.


• Current OHS Induction Card / Construction White Card.


• First Aid and CPR, relevant extractive-industry competencies or drone accreditation are desirable.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested to learn more about SEE Group? Visit www.seegroup.com.au

Summary

Quarry Engineer | Tenterfield NSW