Senior Mining Engineer — 8/6 FIFO, Lead Planning & Ops

Techforce Personnel Pty.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join their operational team on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster in Western Australia. This role combines technical planning with hands-on operational engagement, ideal for those with a background in open cut mining. The successful candidate will develop mine plans, deliver performance reporting, and mentor junior engineers. Competitive remuneration and a supportive team environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in open cut operations, preferably in gold or hard rock environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively across site and office teams.
• Practical communication style with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mine plans and production schedules.
• Deliver accurate production and performance reporting.
• Collaborate to achieve safe, efficient outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes.

Skills

Open cut mining experience

Planning and scheduling software skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering

Job description

A leading mining contractor is looking for an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join their operational team on an 8 days on / 6 days off roster in Western Australia. This role combines technical planning with hands-on operational engagement, ideal for those with a background in open cut mining. The successful candidate will develop mine plans, deliver performance reporting, and mentor junior engineers. Competitive remuneration and a supportive team environment are offered.