Underground Mining Engineer — Short-Term Planning & Drill/Blast

Evolution Mining; Cloncurry Shire; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks parental leave

Recognition program

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Flexible work options

Job summary

Evolution Mining in Australia is seeking an experienced mining engineer to support short-term scheduling and planning for an underground copper-gold operation at Ernest Henry. You will develop weekly mine plans, design drill and blast plans, and coordinate cave management with operations and technical services to optimize performance.

The role collaborates with Operations, Supervisors and Technical Services, offering exposure to design software and continuous improvement projects, with a clear

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in underground mine engineering.
• Exposure to mine design and planning software, ideally the Deswik Suite.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across teams.
• Self-motivated with a desire to develop technical and operational mining expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present weekly mine plans in collaboration with operational and technical stakeholders.
• Design drill and blast plans to support safe production outcomes.
• Coordinate cave management activities to ensure adequate ore stocks meet production needs.
• Conduct regular underground inspections to monitor progress and support planning decisions.
• Contribute to short-term projects and investigations to improve mine performance.
• Collaborate with Mining Operations, Supervisors, Superintendents and Technical Services teams to deliver practical planning solutions.

Skills

Communication

Underground mining experience

Education

Mining Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Deswik Suite

Job description

Evolution Mining in Australia is seeking an experienced mining engineer to support short-term scheduling and planning for an underground copper-gold operation at Ernest Henry. You will develop weekly mine plans, design drill and blast plans, and coordinate cave management with operations and technical services to optimize performance.

The role collaborates with Operations, Supervisors and Technical Services, offering exposure to design software and continuous improvement projects, with a clear