Underground Longwall Mining Engineer – Plan, Optimize & Lead Safety

De Beers Group; Queensland; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Aquila Mine role

5/2 roster

Salary incentives

Residential FIFO

Accommodation options

Company benefits

Job summary

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal is seeking an experienced Underground Longwall Mining Engineer to help shape performance in Bowen Basin operations. You will plan and deliver expert technical advice to optimise mine scheduling and performance, while supporting safety and compliance across the site.

Collaborate with Technical Service and site teams to ensure well-structured plans that meet objectives, using advanced planning tools and a strong focus on Zero Harm and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive operating experience in underground coal mining.
• A detailed understanding of the coal mining processes.
• Knowledge of relevant mining legislation and its application.
• High level of planning and problem-solving ability.
• Previous experience within underground mining operations (preferably coal).
• Previous experience with mine planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver best practice mining engineering services and support to the mine, supporting Zero Harm by ensuring compliance with all safety systems and legislation.
• Ensure the quality of Technical Services Mining delivered are fit-for-purpose and can bridge the gap between theoretical/design and practicality in the workplace.
• Work across the strata control and ventilation spaces to ensure safe and compliant underground mining conditions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of systems that support effective airflow and strata monitoring.
• Enhance the value of the resources by applying relevant technology. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a strategy for its implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Plan and coordinate mine planning and production review meetings engaging all relevant site stakeholders.
• Support production goals by maintaining high standards in underground environmental controls.

Skills

UG coal mining

Mine planning

Problem solving

Coal mining processes

Mining legislation

Mine planning tools

Tools

Mine planning tools

Job description

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal is seeking an experienced Underground Longwall Mining Engineer to help shape performance in Bowen Basin operations. You will plan and deliver expert technical advice to optimise mine scheduling and performance, while supporting safety and compliance across the site.

Collaborate with Technical Service and site teams to ensure well-structured plans that meet objectives, using advanced planning tools and a strong focus on Zero Harm and continuous improvement.