Senior Mine Engineer - Underground

We are delighted to be partnering with a top tier gold mining company who are looking for a highly experienced Senior Mining Engineer, with considerable underground mining experience. This leadership role will play a critical role in this exciting multi-site gold project.

 What's on offer

• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture where your input is valued
• Recognition programs including service awards and referral incentives
• Access to a highly experienced and supportive leadership team
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Competitive salary package with performance-based  Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for leading and optimising underground mining operations, including:

Role Responsibilities

• Leading mine planning and development activities to deliver safe and efficient production outcomes
• Monitoring performance against plan and budget, identifying and communicating key variances
• Assessing and improving mining methods, processes, and equipment performance
• Overseeing and approving drill and blast designs
• Managing and modelling mine ventilation and dewatering systems
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and coaching to site Engineers
• Ensuring development and infrastructure designs are practical, safe, and cost-effective
• Maintaining accurate and structured mine planning documentation and data systems
• Conducting regular field leadership and safety interactions
• Supporting continuous improvement and project initiatives as directed by the Underground Leadership team

 About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering
• Demonstrated experience within an underground hard rock mining environment
• Strong understanding of mine planning, drill & blast, and operational execution
• Proficiency in Deswik and advanced Microsoft Excel
• A current WA Class C manual driver’s licence
• A WA First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (highly regarded, not essential)

If this role sounds like the perfect match to your experience click "Apply Now" and contact David.Henry@nesfircroft.com for more information.

        

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.