Underground Mining Project Lead

Redpath Mining; Menangle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Mining seeks a qualified engineer to join our team on shaft sinking and underground development projects. You will support planning, scheduling, and cost control while coordinating with project managers and production teams on challenging mining sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mining or civil engineering, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain police clearance and medicals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mining or civil engineering with relevant experience.
• 3–5 years mining industry experience desirable.
• Site-based role on construction projects essential.
• Proficiency in mine planning and design and project scheduling preferred.
• Exposure to drill and blast.
• Ability to obtain National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shaft sinking mining project from planning to execution.
• Identify key mining support activities and discuss issues with Project Manager.
• Review mine designs and stage plans and prepare project plan for safe, foreseeable production.
• Assist project managers in the development and implementation of weekly and daily schedules for underground operations.
• Analyse and inspect mining equipment, resources and methods and research on the possibility of improving overall performance.
• Prepare project schedules and project cost estimate.
• Coordinate with mine production and ensure underground performance meets weekly and daily plans.
• Plan and coordinate labour, equipment and resources to achieved the desired project milestone.
• Ensure ground support is installed as per geotechnical specifications.
• Ensure all mine designs and updates are effectively communicated with all stakeholders.
• Monitor and record project performance and prepare necessary reports for management.
• Health and safety conscious
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Skills

Mine planning and design

Project scheduling

Drill and blast exposure

Complex environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in mining or civil engineering

Job description

Redpath Mining seeks a qualified engineer to join our team on shaft sinking and underground development projects. You will support planning, scheduling, and cost control while coordinating with project managers and production teams on challenging mining sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in mining or civil engineering, 3–5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain police clearance and medicals.