Underground Mining Engineer: FIFO, Stope Design & Planning

Chinova Resources Pty Ltd; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site village facilities

Employee Assistance Program

Novated vehicle leasing

Job summary

Chinova Resources Pty Ltd in North-West Queensland is seeking an experienced Underground Mining Engineer to join the mining team. You will design underground mine layouts, develop development plans, and coordinate with Geology, Survey and Drill and Blast to deliver safe, cost-effective production.

The role focuses on stope design, drill-and-blast planning, and short-term scheduling with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• Underground hard-rock mining experience preferred.
• Knowledge of stope design and drill-and-blast planning essential.
• Experience with Deswik or similar underground planning software.
• Experience in ventilation planning or coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical mine designs, including development layouts, stopes and drill-and-blast plans.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly production plans aligned with the mine plan, budget and business objectives.
• Optimise stope designs to maximise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
• Work with Geology, Drill and Blast, Survey and Operations to ensure plans are practical, safe and executable.
• Monitor actual performance against schedule and budget, reconcile mined versus planned outcomes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support to production teams and proactively manage risks to target delivery.
• Contribute to end-of-month reporting, production forecasting and economic evaluations.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Stope design

Drill-and-blast planning

Short-term scheduling

Production reconciliation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Tools

Deswik

Job description

Chinova Resources Pty Ltd in North-West Queensland is seeking an experienced Underground Mining Engineer to join the mining team. You will design underground mine layouts, develop development plans, and coordinate with Geology, Survey and Drill and Blast to deliver safe, cost-effective production.

The role focuses on stope design, drill-and-blast planning, and short-term scheduling with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.