At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative mining projects and optimise surface mining operations.
- Company: Join a global leader in mining and infrastructure with a commitment to positive change.
- Benefits: Career growth, mentorship, and a collaborative culture focused on innovation.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diversity and fosters innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in sustainable mining while working with diverse professionals.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mining Engineering with experience in open pit mining environments.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Engineer – Surface Mining to join our Mining team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality mining studies and projects across a range of surface (open pit) operations within the mining and energy infrastructure sectors.
This is an opportunity to contribute your technical expertise and strategic thinking across the full project lifecycle, while working within a global, multidisciplinary engineering environment. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to develop practical, value-driven mining solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to concept, prefeasibility and feasibility (FEL 1–3) studies for surface mining projects
- Provide technical expertise in open pit mine design, planning and optimisation
- Identify and assess key value drivers including cost, productivity and revenue optimisation
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their operational needs and identifying opportunities
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions
- Champion safety, innovation and continuous improvement across projects
- Mentor and support junior team members to build capability within the team
About You
You will be a degree-qualified Mining Engineer with strong experience across surface (open pit) mining environments. You bring a solid understanding of mining studies and project delivery, along with the ability to think strategically and solve complex problems. You are confident working across multidisciplinary teams, with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience in mine planning software (e.g. Deswik or similar), along with exposure to project studies and capital projects, will be highly regarded. You are commercially aware, self-driven and thrive in a collaborative environment, with a strong focus on delivering safe, practical and value-driven outcomes.
Why join us?
- Work with great people to make a difference
- Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
- Top employer
What we offer you?
- Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
- Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
- Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence
Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering.
Senior Mining Engineer employer: Hatch
Mercor is an exceptional employer that values innovation and expertise in the accounting field, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to tackle complex challenges in financial reporting and auditing. The collaborative culture encourages creativity and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
