Underground Mining Engineer — FIFO Lead & Project Support

Westfill Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster 8:6

Competitive pay

Career progression

Job security

Visa sponsorship if eligible

Job summary

Westfill Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Underground Mining Engineer to support planning, coordination, and delivery of underground mining projects. The role reports to the Project/Operations Manager and requires driving safety, technical leadership, and hands-on management across production, development, planning, and scheduling.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, a S26 certificate, a WA C-class licence, and the ability to obtain Police clearance.

Qualifications

• Underground mining production, development, planning and scheduling experience (min 4+ years).
• Strong communication and leadership abilities across engineering and project management.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety-first culture across all project activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and company policies.
• Provide direction and technical support to site supervisors, foremen and operators.
• Act as Relief Project Manager when required, providing leadership and oversight.
• Assist in budgets, cost forecasts and variance analysis.
• Support procurement, subcontractor engagement, and contract administration.
• Monitor equipment and personnel utilisation to optimise productivity.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Degree in Mining Engineering

Job description

Westfill Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Underground Mining Engineer to support planning, coordination, and delivery of underground mining projects. The role reports to the Project/Operations Manager and requires driving safety, technical leadership, and hands-on management across production, development, planning, and scheduling.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, a S26 certificate, a WA C-class licence, and the ability to obtain Police clearance.