Senior Mining Engineer - Open-Cut Planning Lead

Whitehaven Coal; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9-day fortnight

Bonus scheme

5 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave & 26 weeks ParE

Full relocation package or temporary;

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for Tarrawonga Mine, located near Gunnedah, NSW. The role involves leading short to mid-term mine plans, coordinating schedules, and mentoring a small team.

Applicants must be based in the Gunnedah region or willing to relocate with relocation assistance provided. The position requires 5+ years of post-graduate mining engineering experience in open cut operations, strong design and scheduling skills, and familiarity with Vulcan and Spry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post graduate experience as a Mining Engineer within an open cut operation.
• Highly developed skills in mine design, scheduling and planning.
• Experience with Vulcan and Spry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and mid-term mine planning activities to support production and budget targets.
• Schedule assets, fleet and workforce to communicate the mine plan.
• Review production data and costs against the plan to optimise performance.
• Coordinate planning with production, technical services and other stakeholders to keep plans on track.
• Mentor mining engineers to reduce roadblocks and boost confidence.

Skills

5+ years experience

Mine design

Scheduling

Tools

Vulcan

Spry

Job description

Whitehaven Coal is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer for Tarrawonga Mine, located near Gunnedah, NSW. The role involves leading short to mid-term mine plans, coordinating schedules, and mentoring a small team.

Applicants must be based in the Gunnedah region or willing to relocate with relocation assistance provided. The position requires 5+ years of post-graduate mining engineering experience in open cut operations, strong design and scheduling skills, and familiarity with Vulcan and Spry.