Senior Open-Pit Mining Engineer | Drill & Blast Lead

The Technical and Engineering Network; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Balanced roster 8/6

Long-term WA site work

On-site collaboration

Job summary

The Technical and Engineering Network is seeking a Mining Engineer to lead open-pit design, scheduling, and on-site planning across Western Australia, collaborating with site teams to translate high-level mine plans into practical execution.

You will apply Surpac for design and pattern layout, drive Drill & Blast and Load & Haul activities, and monitor cost variances while contributing to continuous improvements on WA mine sites.

Qualifications

• Strong Surpac proficiency for open-pit design and pattern layout.
• Hands-on Drill & Blast and Load & Haul experience.
• Ability to support on-site teams with a technical and managerial mindset.
• Proven track record in production planning, mine scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Full Australian working rights with tertiary mining qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create open-pit designs and Drill & Blast patterns using Surpac software.
• Develop short to mid-term mine schedules for daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Optimise Load & Haul workflows to increase site productivity and dirt movement.
• Track project spending, monitor cost variances, and assist with financial forecasting.
• Analyse operational site data to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Open-pit design

Mine scheduling

Drill & Blast

Load & Haul

Cost tracking

Leadership

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Surpac

Job description

• Enjoy a balanced 8&6 lifestyle roster offering great time off and predictable swings
• Take on high-level technical responsibilities and leadership in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Secure long-term work on established mine sites across Western Australia.
• Collaborate with high-performing site, technical, and operational teams.
• Drive operational efficiencies across open-pit, drill & blast, and load & haul activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create open-pit designs and Drill & Blast patterns using Surpac software.
• Develop short to mid-term mine schedules for daily, weekly, and monthly targets.
• Optimise Load & Haul workflows to increase site productivity and dirt movement.
• Track project spending, monitor cost variances, and assist with financial forecasting.
• Analyse operational site data to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong proficiency in Surpac for open-pit design, scheduling, and pattern layout.
• Solid hands-on background in Drill & Blast and Load & Haul operations.
• Demonstrated ability to support on-site teams with a strong technical and managerial mindset.
• Proven track record in production planning, mine scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Full Australian working rights with relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.

This pivotal site engineering role bridges strategic technical planning with daily open-pit mining operations across the Goldfields region. Translating high-level mine plans into practical, on-the-ground execution, you will serve as the essential link between technical engineering, mine scheduling, and site production crews. It is an outstanding match for an ambitious Mining Engineer who combines sharp technical planning skills with confident on-site collaboration to drive production targets safely and efficiently.

Apply Now

If you're ready to step into this high-impact mining role on an 8&6 roster, let's chat. Send your CV to Aaron Spearink at [e-mail] or call [phone] for a confidential discussion.

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