At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise underground mine plans while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Chinova Resources, a leading Australian mining company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy FIFO roster, ensuite accommodation, free Wi-Fi, gym access, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with strong career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mining Engineering and experience in underground hard-rock mining required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Chinova Resources is a private Australian resources company owned by the Shanxi Donghui Group of Companies, with principal activities focussed in North-West Queensland. The company has existing operations at Osborne, south of Cloncurry, as well as several development projects and extensive exploration activity on a large tenement holding in the region. Chinova has other open pit and potential underground projects expected to commence. Key projects include the Osborne copper-gold processing facility and Mount Elliott, our flagship project, which contains one of the largest copper-gold mineralised systems discovered in Australia.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Underground Mining Engineer to join the Mining Team, sharing Chinova’s values and its commitment to safety and the environment.
About the role
Chinova Resources is looking for a motivated, technically capable Mining Engineer to join its underground mining team in Queensland. This is an opportunity to play a key role in mine design, production planning and operational delivery while contributing to a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.
Key responsibilities
- Develop practical mine designs, including development layouts, stopes and drill-and-blast plans.
- Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly production plans aligned with the mine plan, budget and business objectives.
- Optimise stope designs to maximise ore recovery and minimise dilution.
- Work with Geology, Drill and Blast, Survey and Operations to ensure plans are practical, safe and executable.
- Monitor actual performance against schedule and budget, reconcile mined versus planned outcomes, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical support to production teams and proactively manage risks to target delivery.
- Contribute to end-of-month reporting, production forecasting and economic evaluations.
About you
- A degree in Mining Engineering or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Demonstrated underground hard-rock mining experience, ideally across development and production phases.
- Sound knowledge of stope design, drill-and-blast planning, short-term scheduling and production reconciliation.
- Experience using underground mine planning software preferably Deswik.
- Experience in underground mine ventilation engineering, ventilation planning or coordination of mine ventilation requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Mining Engineering, Geology, Survey, Drill and Blast, Maintenance and Operations.
- A strong team-player mindset, contributing positively to a collaborative, inclusive and accountable working environment.
- The ability to build constructive working relationships, share knowledge, support colleagues and work towards common production and safety objectives.
- A willingness to listen to operational feedback, engage constructively with different perspectives and develop practical solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This is a permanent FIFO opportunity on an 8/6 roster. Our selection process involves interviews, skills assessment, and pre-employment medical. Candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia. Our points of hire are Townsville and Brisbane.
Our on-site village offers ensuite accommodation which has free Wi-Fi and phone, Foxtel, wet mess, BBQ facilities, tennis court, swimming pool and a well-equipped gym. Our Employee Assistance Program is offered to you and your family that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services. Novated vehicle leasing available.
Our operations are on land traditionally owned by the Yulluna People and we respect their rights and interests. Chinova Resources is an equal opportunity employer.
Underground Mining Engineer employer: Chinova Resources Pty Ltd
Chinova Resources is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of North-West Queensland's mining sector. With a strong commitment to safety and employee wellbeing, our FIFO roles come with modern on-site accommodations and comprehensive support services, including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. We prioritise professional growth, providing opportunities for skill development and career advancement within a company that values innovation and sustainability in its operations.
