Mining Engineer

4 days ago

Central Highlands Regional, Australia Coronado Global Resources Full time

Join Curragh North as a Mining Engineer – Truck & Shovel fleet role, with flights included from Brisbane

CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality metallurgical coal. Our global operations span the Bowen Basin in Queensland, Australia, and the Central Appalachian region of the US, delivering to customers across the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Europe.

Curragh Mine, one of the largest open-cut coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin, is located just 12 kilometres from Blackwater. At Curragh North, we are committed to safety, operational excellence and providing opportunities for career development while supporting a lifestyle that works for you and your family.

About the Role

This role is central to Curragh North's operations, ensuring the effective planning and execution of truck and shovel fleet plans that optimise production outcomes. You will work closely with Operations, Drill & Blast, Contracts, Geology/Geotechnical and Maintenance teams to deliver safe, practical designs that transition seamlessly from plan to pit. The position combines short-term, monthly and mid-term planning with hands-on reconciliation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the safe planning and execution of truck and shovel fleet operations, ensuring full compliance with site procedures and geotechnical standards.
  • Deliver accurate mine design solutions tailored to operational needs, aligned with mid-term mine plans and production forecasts.
  • Develop and communicate weekly short-term plans, ensuring alignment between planning, scheduling and operational delivery.
  • Own fleet reconciliation processes, including weekly, monthly and end-of-strip compliance reviews, and implement corrective actions as required.
  • Design pit walls in collaboration with geotechnical engineers, considering hazard mapping to ensure safety in design.
  • Lead planning and reconciliation meetings, provide timely reporting, and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring:

  • Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of open-cut coal mining operations and truck/shovel activities.
  • Experience in truck or shovel engineering and operational planning.
  • Proficient with mine planning and design software, including Maptek Vulcan, 3D-Dig, Spry, and Deswik.
  • Skilled in MS Office Suite, including Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
  • Capability to translate complex planning and design data into practical operational outcomes.

Our CARE Values

We are guided by Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE) in everything we do, fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary package - with company funded flights from Brisbane 
  • 8/6 roster
  • Subsidised accommodation options, including camp or housing
  • Access to the beautiful Capricorn Coast

Begin Your Journey Today

Coronado Global Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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