Mining Engineer - Production
- Start-up/ramp up of a promising new WA gold mine
- Open Pit role with the potential to gain underground experience
- FIFO 8/6 with an attractive salary package + bonus
In this role you will provide key technical direction and contribute to the start-up of the mining operation. You will be joining a Principal Mining Company across their small operational team, you will be back-to-back with a Senior Mining Engineer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement daily and weekly plans ensuring production targets are met
- Monitor daily production progress, optimizing and recording key activities
- Maintain engineering processes and ensure compliance with operational procedures
- Provide technical expertise in production schedule activities
- Assist in the Implementation of efficient pit designs, dump designs, and bench plans to maximize ore recovery
- Support the open-pit production team with technical advice to meet mining targets
- Assist in preparing monthly and statutory reports
- Use your expertise to improve mining activities, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvements, and value creation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent (essential)
- Experience as a Production Mining Engineer
- Experience in hard-rock Open-Pit mines - gold preferable
- Solid knowledge of mining techniques, equipment, and principles
- Proficiency in various software programs
- A strong commitment to safety and environmental sustainability.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary packaging options including bonuses
- 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth
- Brand new Open Pit mine to make your mark!
- Career development - an Underground operation is slated to kick off in approximately two years' time
- A mid-tier company that appreciates each of their employees, you wont be pigeonholed in this operation.
We are only able to consider candidates who have the appropriate and relevant experience, and who are either Australian Permanent Residents or have the necessary permits to work in Australia.

Cole Williamson
Consultant | Mining and Resources
If you have any questions about this role, please contact me.
Job ID: 38875 CW
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