Senior Mining Engineer: Open-Pit Strategy & Leadership

Mineral Mining Services; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Mineral Mining Services in West Perth invites a Principal Mining Engineer to shape the company's technical direction across new projects. You will lead scoping, feasibility studies, and value-driven design while ensuring safety and commercial viability.

This senior role requires 15–20 years in open-pit mining, mastery of Deswik, Datamine and Alastri Suite, and a proven track record in financial modelling and regulatory approvals.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in mining engineering.
• 199?
• Regulatory knowledge and WA Mines regulations exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end scoping, PFS/DFS studies and financial modelling.
• Deliver optimised open-pit designs, pit limits and production schedules.
• Navigate WA regulatory approvals with government authorities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within MMS Technical Services.
• Identify long-term value and de-risk project portfolios.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Collaborative Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Alastri Suite

Job description

Mineral Mining Services in West Perth invites a Principal Mining Engineer to shape the company's technical direction across new projects. You will lead scoping, feasibility studies, and value-driven design while ensuring safety and commercial viability.

This senior role requires 15–20 years in open-pit mining, mastery of Deswik, Datamine and Alastri Suite, and a proven track record in financial modelling and regulatory approvals.