Senior Mining Engineer Underground

Evolution Mining; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Quarterly bonuses

Local living benefits

Salary packaging options

Job summary

A leading gold producer in Australia is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to oversee underground operations. This role involves coordinating short-term planning, monitoring production costs, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have substantial engineering experience, leadership skills, and proficiency with mining software. The role includes a competitive salary package, quarterly bonuses, and the option for FIFO work. Join a team committed to safety and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Must have a tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• 5+ years mine engineering experience required.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate short-term planning and develop schedules.
• Monitor UG costs and manage contractors.
• Identify and address operational risks effectively.

Skills

Mine design and scheduling software

5+ years mine engineering experience

Leadership experience

Strong verbal and written communication

Problem-solving ability

Positive attitude toward safety

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering

WA First Class Managers Certificate of Competency

Tools

Deswik Suites

Job description

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About us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About Mungari

At Mungari, now with a mine life through to 2038, our people have a longer future with opportunities to grow. With underground and open pit mining, and an expansion of the processing plant recently completed, the operational diversity and unique work experience opportunity at Mungari is great for building and uplifting careers. Located in the Western Australia Goldfields, at Mungari you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly out (FIFO) roster or live local and enjoy our close-knit communities and local lifestyles.

What we offer

• Attractive salary package + quarterly bonus + local living benefits
• Salary packaging options including novated car leasing, remote living costs etc
• Complementary life insurance and income protection
• Future opportunities to work interstate and overseas

About the role

The Senior Mining Engineer reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for the production engineering functions to support the underground operations team. You will be the key liaison between the Technical Services and Underground Mining Operations departments, identifying where plans and actions are diverging and addressing the gaps to maintain the plan.

Responsibilities

• Short-term planning, monthly and weekly schedules (coordinate inputs, develop plans and monitor variance).
• Monitoring and Support – stope reconciliations, production analysis and improvement, and management of contractors.
• Cost management – monitor UG costs and provide input as required for annual budget and forecasts.
• Coverage of planning, production, and operational roles as required.
• Lead the identification, reporting and management of potential hazards and work to eliminate risk-taking behaviours or actions.
• Maintain awareness of environmental risks and obligations around the UG mining operations areas to be able to identify at-risk activities where specialist advice may be required.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
• WA First Class Managers Certificate of Competency (ideal).
• 5+ years mine engineering experience (planning, scheduling, ventilation, D&B) underground
• Competent with mine design and scheduling software, Deswik Suites.
• Leadership experience in providing direction and influencing activities of others.
• Proven ability to identify, understand and solve complex problems.
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate numerical and graphical information.
• A positive attitude toward safety, increasing safety awareness, ability to implement safety training and set an example for others.

You will be either a resident of the Kalgoorlie/Boulder area or FIFO from Perth working an 8:6 (12-hour day) roster, Thursday to Thursday.

Company Commitment

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Mungari, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Mining