Senior Mining Engineer - Surface Mining

Hatch; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer – Surface Mining to lead FEL 1–3 studies, open pit design and optimization, and client engagement across multidisciplinary teams. You will mentor junior engineers and drive practical, value-focused solutions across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in Mining Engineering, strong surface mining experience, and proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik. Collaborative and safety-focused mindset essential.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified mining engineer.
• Experience in open pit/surface mining environments.
• Familiarity with mine planning software (Deswik or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to FEL 1–3 studies for surface mining projects.
• Provide technical expertise in open pit mine design, planning and optimisation.
• Identify and assess key value drivers including cost, productivity and revenue optimisation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and understand operational needs.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Champion safety, innovation and continuous improvement across projects.
• Mentor and support junior team members to build capability.

Skills

Open pit mining

Mining engineering

Deswik

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Requisition ID: 100845

Job Category: Mining; Metals

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities?

We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Engineer – Surface Mining to join our Mining team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality mining studies and projects across a range of surface (open pit) operations within the mining and energy infrastructure sectors. This is an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise and strategic thinking across the full project lifecycle, while working within a global, multidisciplinary engineering environment. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to develop practical, value-driven mining solutions. As a Senior Mining Engineer, you will lead and support mining studies (FEL 1–3), providing expertise across open pit mining projects. You will contribute to technical delivery, client engagement, and business growth, while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to concept, prefeasibility and feasibility (FEL 1–3) studies for surface mining projects
• Provide technical expertise in open pit mine design, planning and optimisation
• Identify and assess key value drivers including cost, productivity and revenue optimisation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their operational needs and identifying opportunities
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
• Champion safety, innovation and continuous improvement across projects
• Mentor and support junior team members to build capability within the team

About You

You will be a degree-qualified Mining Engineer with strong experience across surface (open pit) mining environments. You bring a solid understanding of mining studies and project delivery, along with the ability to think strategically and solve complex problems. You are confident working across multidisciplinary teams, with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience in mine planning software (e.g. Deswik or similar), along with exposure to project studies and capital projects, will be highly regarded. You are commercially aware, self-driven and thrive in a collaborative environment, with a strong focus on delivering safe, practical and value-driven outcomes.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to.

At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation.

As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering.

If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.