Senior Mining Engineer

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Thiess Full time

About the Role

Thiess is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join the Technical Services team at the Olive Downs Complex in the Bowen Basin. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions and results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Olive Downs Complex is a greenfield project located 40 kilometres south-east of Moranbah, with Thiess awarded a five-year contract to deliver full service mining operations. The role reports through to the Technical Services Superintendent and offers a 5/2/4/3 day shift only roster with the option to work one week at our Brisbane corporate office and the other week on site.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Rollout of efficient medium term mining plans, schedules, and excavator dig & dump designs for the mining operation.
  • Collaboration with the client mine planning team to coordinate the Thiess plan and ensure strong stakeholder engagement.
  • Implementation and compliance of the Weekly Plan and site Safety Health and Environmental standards to ensure safe and sustainable Mine standards.
  • Assessment of opportunities to maximise equipment utilisation.
  • Assistance with in-house software and data capture software to run reports as required.

About You

  • Demonstrated commitment to Thiess principles of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years' operational mining engineering experience (open cut preferred).
  • Experience with MS Office, Vulcan, XPAC or SPRY, Deswik, 3D Dig or similar software.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a small team environment.
  • Commitment to the best practice of health and safety at all times.
  • Excellent behavioural, time management, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

What Thiess Can Offer

  • Permanent full-time positions.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Health and wellbeing rewards program through AIA Vitality.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Salary sacrifice options - novated leasing.
  • Genuine Choice Rosters - (Live Local, DIDO & FIFO).
  • Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel and retail products.
  • Opportunity to learn and develop skills through working and collaborating with a large team of experienced mining professionals.


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