Mining Engineer

Mandalay Resources is a values driven organisation committed to producing high-grade natural resources from our underground operations at Costerfield, Victoria. We are focused on safe and efficient work practices and providing our people with authentic and rewarding career opportunities where innovation and agility are celebrated. We have established a culture that prioritises our people and fosters strong community connections. 

Mandalay Resources Costerfield Operation is 50km east of Bendigo. Bendigo is a vibrant city and home to approximately 120,000 residents. Bendigo has an impressive mining history and boasts a thriving arts and cultural precinct.

We acknowledge the Taungurung people, the traditional owners of the land on which we are based. We thank them for their stewardship and pay our respects to the Taungurung Elders, past, present & emerging, and recognise their connections to the land, waters and culture.

About The Role 

 
Our new Mining Engineer will work as an integral member of our high-performing technical team to deliver professional mine designs, planning and scheduling services to mining operations. As a Mining Engineer in the Technical Services department, you will perform tasks such as: 

• Production and Development mine design, short term scheduling, and design documentation.  
• Risk assessment and risk management. 
• Underground inspections of working areas and areas to be designed. 
• Geotechnical inspections and minor rehabilitation plan development to address geotechnical issues/hazards. 
• Ventilation measurement and monitoring to ensure best practice compliance. 
• Tracking daily, weekly and monthly production and development activities and determine compliance against forecast. 
• Leading technological and design improvement projects within the technical team. 
• Assistance with design and planning of underground and surface infrastructure projects. 

 
About You 

Our new Mining Engineer will have the following: 
 

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Engineering discipline  
• Between 2 – 3 years experience essential 
• Previous experience working underground 
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, continuous improvement and technical excellence 
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic  
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a focused technical team 
• Ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders 

 
The Deal 

• Family friendly Monday to Friday roster 
• Your health and wellbeing is a focus 
• Be home with your family at the end of each shift 
• Innovation is celebrated 
• Genuine professional development opportunities throughout the technicalteam and the Business. 
• Strong community connection 
• Subsidised childcare and fitness memberships and free Ambulance cover 

The Process 

 
Applications must be received by 30th March 2024. Candidates who demonstrate alignment with our company values and meet all requirements of the role will be invited to interview. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and undertake mandatory drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. 
 
We are a 100% smoke free workplace and have a zero-tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol. We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone is included. All applicants will be considered regardless of their race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.