Mining Engineer

4 days ago


NewcastleMaitland, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Mining Engineer role at Bendigo Advertiser.

Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life. Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Bulga Open Cut is a long established and consistently performing open cut coal operation located near Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley, with extensive mine approvals extending until 2038. We offer one of the most ideal lifestyle locations with our proximity to Singleton, Maitland and Newcastle, being just minutes from the Hunter Expressway. This makes us an ideal choice for those seeking a perfect balance between work and leisure. This role joins our Short-Term Planning team and contributes to safety, efficiency, and operational excellence through high-quality short-term mine planning and scheduling.

The role reports to the Senior Short-Term Mining Engineer and involves developing safe and efficient mine designs and schedules across a planning horizon from daily to three months, incorporating drill and blast inputs and applying technical expertise to ensure practical planning. You will prepare and deliver short-term mine plans and schedules that optimise safety, productivity, and cost; collaborate with key stakeholders; contribute to drill & blast plans; support continuous improvement; and build strong working relationships with technical and operational teams.

For further information please contact: Kate Burns on Applications Close: Sunday 31st August.

Responsibilities
  • Develop safe and efficient mine designs and schedules for daily to three-month planning horizons.
  • Prepare and deliver short-term mine plans and schedules optimizing safety, productivity, and cost.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure designs are executable and aligned with production goals.
  • Contribute to the design and execution of drill & blast plans.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function.
  • Build strong working relationships with technical and operational teams.
About you / Qualifications
  • Tertiary qualification in Mining or Civil Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in a mining environment.
  • Exposure to or understanding of short-term planning and drill & blast principles (desirable but not essential).
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proactive problem solver with a desire to grow technical capabilities and planning expertise.
  • Experience with mine planning software such as SPRY, Deswik, Vulcan, or similar CAD-based platforms.
What you'll gain
  • Exposure to Mine Design, Drill & Blast, and Short-Term Scheduling.
  • Opportunity to work with experienced engineers in a supportive, collaborative environment.
  • Development of technical and operational skills through hands-on planning and execution support.
  • Mentorship to support your professional growth.
What we offer
  • Focus on career progression including training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and educational assistance.
  • Paid gym memberships, Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave, 5 weeks annual leave, salary sacrificing options and novated leases.
  • Glencore Fit for Life Rewards (retail discounts, private health insurance, health and wellness resources).

Applications Close: Sunday 31st August. Glencore provides development prospects and opportunities to work with leaders in your field.


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