Mining Engineer - Peak Downs

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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.

About the role

Working an 8/6 roster and reporting to the Sr 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 autonomous 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

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone’s contribution equally. You will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.

As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving, team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.

• 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.


• Minestar and autonomy experience will be highly regarded.


• A commitment to the best practice of health, safety environment, and community at all times

What Thiess can do for you

• Help you develop your skills in engineering and mine planning.


• Help to grow your career, offering diverse and varied opportunities for advancement


• World-class health & wellbeing programs


• Salary sacrifice options


• A range of corporate discounts, including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products


• 8/6 Rosters - (Live Local, DIDO & FIFO)


• Flights provided from Brisbane to Moranbah by Thiess


• BIBO provided by Thiess from Mackay and Townsville

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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.

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