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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to design and develop plans and schedules for the mining operation at our Peak Downs coal mining project.

Working an 8/6 roster and reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, your duties will include:   

• Development of short-term design plans and schedules for the mining operation.
• Assist with the development and improvement of mine planning guidelines for the coal mining operations.
• Reconciliation of actuals against mine plan, assumptions and benchmarks.
• Verify the accuracy of operational data captured.
• Analyse operational data and propose improvements.
• Assist Sr Engineer in the management of the weekly dig/dump plans in consultation with Mining Superintendents and Supervisors.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the Weekly Plan and site Safety Health and Environmental management systems to ensure safe and sustainable operations.
• Assist with the daily, weekly and Monthly reporting against KPIs and budgets

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
• Previous demonstrated experience in an Open-Cut mining
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential
• Experience with Vulcan or other mine design software.
• Scheduling experience (spry or another package) will be highly regarded.
• A commitment to the best practice of health, safety environment, and community at all times

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• 8/6 day shift roster
• FIFO, DIDO or living local opportunities
• Paid flights from Brisbane, Travel Allowance or Regional Housing Assistance for local living
• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.

Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

Please click the "apply" button below to apply for this role.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com.