Expat Senior Mining Engineer

5 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia efd89f82-34f5-4d73-b0bc-88a25ba89700 Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Ready to take your mining career global?
MEC has international FIFO opportunities for talented professionals to join us on a casual or fixed-term basis as we meet growing client demand.

We're on the lookout for a Senior or Principal Mining Engineer with standout design or scheduling expertise in either open-pit or underground operations. If you've built solid experience across the metals sector — ideally on-site — we want to hear from you

Step into high-impact projects, work with industry leaders, and take your next career move to international heights.

The Role

  • Secondments commencing immediately ranging from 3-6 months (minimum) with the potential to go permanent for the right person
  • Exciting fast paced international work in diverse teams
  • Oversee and improve planning/schedules/design
  • Variable international rosters, point of hire negotiable with flights covered

Qualifications & Technical Experience

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering (required)
  • Solid working knowledge and experience in open pit or underground (metals preferred)
  • Recent operational experience on site (required)
  • Proficiency in the use of Deswik mine design and scheduling software
  • Ability to mentor others and up-skill within a team

Personal Attributes

  • The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including management, technical professionals and operations
  • High level confidence and cultural awareness
  • Strong analytical ability

Requirements
Must hold unrestricted working rights in Australia due to client requirements.

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