Senior Underground Mining Engineer — Plan, Lead & Optimize

MMG; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Local allowances

Career development

Safety-first culture

On-site accommodation

Flight access

Job summary

MMG's Dugald River mine in Queensland seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to oversee underground development and production short-term scheduling, coordinating with operations to achieve targets.

The role offers a bus-in bus-out or FIFO arrangement from Cloncurry or Mt Isa, on an 8/6 roster. It requires a B.Sc in Mining Engineering, AusIMM membership, and 4–5+ years in senior mining leadership with strong operational planning experience.

Qualifications

• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety.
• Tertiary Mining Engineering qualification (B.Sc minimum).
• AusIMM membership.
• 4–5 years+ mining industry experience in a leadership role.
• Operational and planning experience at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate generation of the short-term schedule to meet budget and forecasts.
• Interface between operations and planning to ensure appropriate activity levels and budgets.
• Develop and maintain site reporting and tracking processes.
• Manage a knowledge database of operational information and changes to prevent non-compliance.
• Improve mining operational efficiencies to deliver budgeted plans.
• Ensure technical aspects of planning support KPI achievement and promote disciplined practices.
• Mentor graduates and entry-level technical staff within the technical services team.

Skills

Safety mindset

Leadership experience

Operational planning

Scheduling coordination

Education

B.Sc Mining Engineering

Job description

MMG's Dugald River mine in Queensland seeks a Senior Mining Engineer to oversee underground development and production short-term scheduling, coordinating with operations to achieve targets.

The role offers a bus-in bus-out or FIFO arrangement from Cloncurry or Mt Isa, on an 8/6 roster. It requires a B.Sc in Mining Engineering, AusIMM membership, and 4–5+ years in senior mining leadership with strong operational planning experience.