Underground Mining Engineer

Hatch; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch in Perth seeks an experienced Underground Mining Engineer to join the Mining team and deliver studies and projects across underground operations. You will work with engineers, designers, and mining professionals to apply technical expertise through the full project lifecycle.

You will contribute to safe, productive, and efficient underground mining operations, engaging with clients and stakeholders while promoting health, safety, sustainability and risk management throughout project

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in underground mining environments and understanding of underground operations.
• Knowledge of underground mining equipment, mine infrastructure, or maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to underground mining studies, technical assessments, and project work.
• Assist with mine design, mine planning, production scheduling, and equipment selection.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Location:

Perth,Western Australia,Australia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities?

We are currently seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to join our Mining team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering mining studies and projects across a range of underground mining operations. This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise across the full project lifecycle while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, and mining professionals.

Working closely with clients and project teams, you will contribute to the development of practical and value-driven solutions that support safe, productive, and efficient underground mining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of underground mining studies, technical assessments, and project work across a variety of commodities and mining methods.
• Assist with mine design, mine planning, production scheduling, and equipment selection activities.
• Provide technical input into underground mining operations, mobile equipment, materials handling systems, and mine infrastructure.
• Support feasibility studies, trade-off assessments, and engineering evaluations to identify practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation to support study and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate mining solutions into broader project outcomes.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality technical outcomes.
• Promote a strong commitment to health, safety, sustainability, and risk management throughout all stages of project delivery.

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within underground mining environments with a sound understanding of underground mining operations.
• Knowledge of underground mining equipment, mine infrastructure, maintenance practices, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience contributing to mining studies, technical evaluations, project delivery, or operational support activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical and value-driven solutions.
• Effect;;ive communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercially aware, self-motivated, and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Committed to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes and maintaining strong professional standards.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.