Senior Mining Engineer
Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com
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We're seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join a high-performing underground operation on an 8/6 FIFO roster.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong engineer to take ownership of mine planning, drill and blast design, ventilation management, and infrastructure projects while leading a capable engineering team. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective mining outcomes within a well-supported operation.
Why Apply?
- Permanent full-time position
- 8/6 FIFO roster offering excellent work-life balance
- Join a leading Australian gold producer
- High-performing technical team with genuine autonomy
- Diverse role spanning planning, ventilation, projects and production
- Long-term career development opportunities
Reporting to the Mining Manager, you will provide technical leadership across underground operations while ensuring plans are practical, achievable and aligned with operational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the Mining Engineering team
- Develop and execute mine designs, schedules and infrastructure plans
- Manage underground infrastructure projects from conception through to completion
- Monitor compliance to plan and implement short-term optimisation strategies
- Develop, implement and monitor mine ventilation strategies
- Conduct ventilation surveys and communicate findings to key stakeholders
- Complete underground inspections and QA/QC activities
- Develop and communicate fortnightly mine plans aligned with quarterly objectives
- Support operational decision-making through technical expertise and planning inputs
- Assist with statutory and operational responsibilities as required
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Degree qualification in Mining Engineering
- Underground hard rock mining experience
- Strong drill and blast design experience, including ring design and firing optimisation
- Demonstrated stope design and sequencing experience
- Proficiency with Deswik CAD, UGDB and Ventsim
- Strong planning, scheduling and production engineering experience
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- WA C Class Driver's Licence
- First Class Mine Manager's Certificate or active progress towards obtaining one
Apply Now
This is an outstanding opportunity for a capable underground mining engineer looking to step into a broader leadership role and influence the future performance of a successful mining operation.
If you're passionate about technical excellence, mentoring teams and delivering operational results, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Luke Otway at Stellar Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
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The Senior Mining Engineer role with Stellar Recruitment is based in WA - Perth, WA, AU.
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