Principle Mining Engineer

Job details

Key Selling Points

• $106.84/ Hour
• Monday Friday roster, 45/50 hours per week
• FIFO from Brisbane & Mackay

About Our Client

Our leading global mining client is proud to be a leading Australian producer of premium quality hard coking coal for export steel markets within Central Queensland's Bowen Basin, with additional joint ventures in steel making coal, copper and magnanese across North West Queensland and Western Australia. With steelmaking coal being an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world, this is an fantastic opportunity to join a leading growing client with a focus on sustainability, innovation and progression within the workforce and supporting local communities.

What you will be Doing

We are seeking an experienced Principle Mining Engineer to join a high-performing open-cut coal operation in Queensland. This is a site-based DIDO role with FIFO available if required, offering an immediate start and a 12-month contract.

This role requires a highly capable, multi-skilled engineer who can operate across a range of technical and leadership levels, from Mining Engineer through to Senior Engineer or Superintendent, depending on site needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Short and medium-term mine planning
• Pit design and reserves development using Deswik CAD
• Dragline planning and optimisation using Deswik DD and 3dDig
• Truck & Shovel / Excavator design and scheduling
• Drill and Blast design using Deswik DB and Blast Logic
• Production and haulage scheduling using Spry
• Providing technical leadership and support across planning and operationsWorking closely with site leadership to deliver safe, efficient mining outcomes

About You

• Minimum 10+ years open-cut coal mining experience
• Strong background in dragline strip and truck & shovel terrace mining
• Highly proficient across multiple planning and operational disciplines
• Advanced experience with Deswik suite, Blast Logic and Spry
• Comfortable working across different levels of responsibility
• Willing and able to work on site in a DIDO or FIFO arrangement

What you will need

• Training Transcripts/ LMS with proven experience
• Standard 11, Coal Board Medical and Drivers License

Whats in it for you?

• Great culture and safety standards
• Great on-site retention
• Access to your own dedicated Site Manager
• Camp and meals provided
• Closest mine to the Sunshine Coast
• Monday to Friday roster, open for discussion for the suitable candidate
• FIFO supplied from Brisbane and Mackay

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Abbey Thompson

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Job Reference Number 7396J

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.