Senior Mining Engineer (UG - Micromine Advance)

Micromine; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing

Career development

Job summary

Micromine, a leading global mining software business, is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer in Brisbane to apply underground mining expertise with Micromine Advance. You will develop demonstration models, create production schedules and evaluation scenarios for customers, working with consultants and commercial teams.

You will engage in software evaluations and proof-of-concept activities, collaborating across technical and advisory groups to showcase how advanced planning technology improves

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong underground hard rock mining experience in planning/scheduling/production engineering.
• Solid understanding of underground mine planning, scheduling, production forecasting and constraints.
• Experience with mine planning software such as Micromine Advance, Deswik, Spry, EPS or MineRP.
• Able to communicate effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical demonstrations of Micromine Advance to customers.
• Develop underground mining models and planning scenarios to support software evaluations.
• Collaborate with consulting, technical and commercial teams to support customer engagements.
• Demonstrate practical scheduling and forecasting techniques in underground mining operations.
• Support customers through software evaluation, implementation and adoption.

Skills

Underground mining

Planning & scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Pre-sales / consulting

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Micromine Advance

Deswik

Spry

EPS

MineRP

Job description

Job Summary

Join Micromine and play a key role in helping underground mining operations improve planning outcomes through cutting-edge technology.

Key Selling Points

• Apply your underground mining expertise using industry-leading planning technology
• Work closely with mining companies across Australia and globally
• Support software evaluations, demonstrations and technical consulting engagements
• Combine practical operational mining knowledge with innovative planning solutions
• Hybrid Brisbane-based role with global exposure
• Backed by Weir's global reach and resources

About Us

We are a global mining software business bringing together the expertise of Micromine, Motion Metrics and Fast2Mine.

Our solutions help mining companies explore, design, plan and operate more effectively through industry-leading software, AI, machine vision and automation technologies. From geology and mine planning to fleet performance and operational optimisation, we help customers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability across the mining value chain.

Backed by Weir's global reach and resources, we combine deep mining expertise with a strong innovation roadmap, delivering trusted technology solutions used by mining operations around the world.

The Opportunity

This role is part of Micromine, one of the specialist businesses within Weir Software Solutions.

As a Senior Mining Engineer, you will apply your underground mining expertise to support the adoption of Micromine Advance, our advanced underground mine planning and scheduling solution. Working closely with customers, consultants and commercial teams, you will develop demonstration models, production schedules and evaluation scenarios that showcase how advanced planning technology can support better mining decisions and operational outcomes.

The Impact you'll have

• Deliver technical demonstrations of Micromine Advance to prospective and existing customers.
• Develop underground mining models and planning scenarios to support software evaluations and proof-of-concept activities.
• Collaborate with consulting, technical and commercial teams to support customer engagements.
• Demonstrate the practical application of scheduling, forecasting and scenario analysis techniques within underground mining operations.
• Support customers throughout software evaluation, implementation and adoption activities.

What you need to succeed

• Degree qualifications in Mining Engineering.
• Strong underground hard rock mining experience within planning, scheduling or production engineering environments.
• Sound understanding of underground mine planning, scheduling, production forecasting and operational constraints.
• Experience with mine planning and scheduling software such as Micromine Advance, Deswik, Spry, EPS, MineRP or similar platforms.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Well-developed presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous experience in technical consulting, customer-facing, operational improvement or pre-sales environments will be highly regarded.

What you can expect from us

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive remuneration
• Career development within a growing global organisation
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and gym membership

Weir Software Solutions is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply.

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