At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to plan and execute mining operations with real ownership.
- Company: Optimum Consulting partners with a leading metallurgical coal mine in Bowen Basin.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation assistance, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a stable, expanding operation with a lean team structure.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mining Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Optimum Consulting has partnered with a client operating a large-scale metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin to grow their Technical Services team in an owner operated environment. The operation is already producing at scale, has a long life of mine ahead and has expansion on the horizon. To support this growth, our client is looking for experienced Mining Engineers with specialist skills in Short Term Planning, Mid Term Planning or Drill and Blast.
These roles combine the stability and scale of a major operation with a lean Technical Services structure, giving engineers real ownership of their work and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to the future direction of the mine.
About the roles
- Roles are available at Mining Engineer and Senior Mining Engineer level.
- Because of the lean structure, senior roles come with a breadth of scope and responsibility you’d usually only see at superintendent level in larger teams.
- Successful candidates will join a collaborative technical team and work closely with site operations to deliver safe, efficient and well-executed plans across the short, medium and longer term.
- Coal experience is preferred, however applications from hard rock engineers looking to transition into the Bowen Basin are also welcome.
Location
Our client would prefer candidates to be based in Mackay, surrounding Bowen Basin townships, or nearby coastal cities and towns. Some flexibility may be available depending on the role.
What’s on offer
- A large, established operation with a long life of mine and planned expansion.
- The opportunity to contribute to the next phase of the operation’s growth.
- An owner operated environment where Technical Services plays a key role in site direction.
- A lean team structure with greater responsibility and visibility.
- Clear career progression as the operation and team grow.
- Competitive salary packages aligned to experience.
- Relocation assistance available.
About you
- A degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of mining engineering experience in open cut operations, coal or hard rock.
- Demonstrated experience in short term planning, mid term planning or drill and blast.
- Strong working knowledge of software such as Deswik, SPRY, Minex, XPAC, Vulcan, Orica SHOTPlus or BlastLogic.
- Queensland coal tickets (Standard 11 / G1 and Coal Board Medical) highly regarded, or the ability to obtain them.
Mining Engineers employer: Optimum Consulting
Join a leading global mining business in Brisbane CBD, where you will be part of a dynamic Group Accounting team that values accuracy and compliance. The company fosters a collaborative work culture, offering opportunities for professional growth and development, while also providing competitive benefits that support work-life balance. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this role not only allows you to contribute to significant projects but also positions you within an industry that is vital to Australia's economy.
