Senior Mining Engineer

Opal Consulting Group; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Opal Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for an underground site in NSW. You will provide leadership, technical expertise, and planning direction to support safe, efficient and profitable underground production.

This is a residential role in regional NSW, with a short commutable distance to site, 10-hour days and a 9-day compressed work week. Relocation assistance is provided for you and your family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• PE license would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement underground medium and short term mining plans.
• Deliver accurate plans, schedules and engineering reports.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Prepare stope authorities, mining instructions and related documentation.
• Collaborate with geologists and other engineers to optimize mining processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Monitor and evaluate mining operations for continuous improvement.
• Lead and supervise a small team of mining engineers.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent communication & teamwork

Mentoring mining professionals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

PE license preferred

Tools

Mining software

Job description

Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, you will will be responsible for medium and short-term mine planning whilst identifying areas for continuous improvement and overseeing a team of mining engineers.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Mining Engineer for an underground site in NSW, to provide leadership, technical expertise & planning direction, supporting safe, efficient and profitable underground production. This is a residential opportunity in regional NSW, where you are home every night and site is only a 15 minute drive away. Offering 10 hour days and a 9 day compressed work week.

Relocation assistance is provided for you & your family

Responsibilities

• Design and implement underground medium and short term mining plans.
• Deliver accurate plans, schedules and engineering reports.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
• Preparation of stope authorities, mining instructions & related documentation.
• Collaborate with geologists and other engineers to optimize mining processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Monitor and evaluate mining operations for continuous improvement.
• Lead and supervise a small team of mining engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in mining software and tools.
• Previous experience in managing or mentoring mining professionals
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with underground mining operations.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.