Underground Mining Engineer – Production (FIFO/8:6 Roster)

DEVELOP; Tarago; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Salary packaging options

Paid parental leave

Career stability

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Develop's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in NSW is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to provide production support for daily underground operations including drill and blast, stope backfill, ventilation, and scheduling.

The role reports to the Senior Mining Engineer and offers an 8:6 roster with FIFO options from East Coast capital cities, DIDO or residential arrangements. You will take a hands-on role in planning and technical execution on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mining or equivalent.
• 2 years of underground hard rock mining experience.
• Underground practical experience completed.
• Experience with Deswik design packages.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Short term scheduling experience preferred.
• Experience with drill and blast design and execution.
• St Johns Senior First Aid certificate desirable.
• C Class Drivers Licence and NSW safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly 7/21 production plan aligned with targets.
• Develop stope extraction and blasting plans with risk controls.
• Contribute to stope reconciliation, dilution and recovery improvements.
• Manage underground ventilation systems and plan upgrades.
• Conduct underground inspections and liaise with contractors.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by Senior Mining Engineer.
• Adhere to site safety systems and procedures.
• Lead and mentor team to DEVELOP's standards and core values.

Skills

Underground mining

Drill & blast design

Short term scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Attention to detail

First Aid (St Johns)

C Class Drivers Licence

NSW Mines Safety Act knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Tools

Deswik design

Job description

Develop's Woodlawn Copper-Zinc mine in NSW is seeking an Underground Mining Engineer to provide production support for daily underground operations including drill and blast, stope backfill, ventilation, and scheduling.

The role reports to the Senior Mining Engineer and offers an 8:6 roster with FIFO options from East Coast capital cities, DIDO or residential arrangements. You will take a hands-on role in planning and technical execution on site.