Our client is a small but fast-growing and well-resourced mining company with a newly underground hard rock mine accessed via decline from the existing open pit. Moving through an exciting stage of development, they are increasing production output and seeking to maximise the potential of the orebody.

The role will suit you if you are seeking the following:

• Keen to be home every night but not in an outback mining town
• Work in a dynamic environment that is hands-on, learning daily
• A ‘can-do’ attitude, willing to muck in with the team and take responsibility
• Building new processes and developing systems

You'll be a valued and trusted technical leader and advisor for the production team and drive initiatives that enable operational excellence across drill and blast and ventilation design and planning. Your experience in Mining Engineering will allow you to provide team leadership and enable coaching and mentoring of developing a team of 3 engineers and graduate.

This role is critical in supporting the production and development teams with a 60/40 split in day-to-day problem solving and identifying improvement opportunities through data analysis or in-field observations.

Regularly engaging with frontline crews and planning, you'll initially be getting across the mine and stope design guidelines, applying them confidently, and supporting development of plans / schedules / forecasts. You can also expect to be involved with assessing and improving drill hole deviation, creating operating standards, procedures and work instructions.

To be successful in this role you will require the following:

• Degree qualification in Mining Engineering or recognized equivalent
• 5 years of underground mining experience, preferably in smaller mining operations
• 2 years underground practical experience
• Previous mine planning and drill and blast experience in an underground environment is essential
• A proactive nature with a strong desire to succeed, work in with other team members and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet specific timelines and prioritise works in a constantly changing environment

We are happy to consider Mining Engineers looking for a step-up role into Senior if they have the required attributes.

Existing Seniors will have a great pathway to future leadership roles, with some excellent mentors at your disposal.

Relocation assistance is available and can be tailored to your individual needs.

To apply, use the fields below or call Rob on 0433 041 308 for more information.