Senior Mining Engineer - Surface Mining
On-siteBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Lead and contribute to concept, prefeasibility, and feasibility (FEL 1–3) studies for surface mining projects, providing technical expertise in open pit mine design, planning, and optimization. Identify key value drivers including cost, productivity, and revenue optimization while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions. Build strong client relationships, champion safety and continuous improvement, and mentor junior team members to build capability. Work within a global, multidisciplinary engineering environment to develop practical, value-driven mining solutions across greenfield and brownfield facilities.
Required Qualifications
- degree-qualified Mining Engineer
- strong experience across surface (open pit) mining environments
- solid understanding of mining studies and project delivery
- ability to think strategically and solve complex problems
- confidence working across multidisciplinary teams
- strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- experience in mine planning software (e.g. Deswik or similar)
- exposure to project studies and capital projects
- commercially aware
- self-driven
- strong focus on delivering safe, practical and value-driven outcomes
Desired Qualifications
- ability to think strategically and solve complex problems
- experience in mine planning software (e.g. Deswik or similar)
- exposure to project studies and capital projects
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