AddressI'm hiring: Principal Mining Engineer
Role Description:
My Client is seeking a skilled Principal Mining Engineer to lead a broad and diverse range of site and technical projects/studies.
You will be joining a passionate group of technical experts, and have the ability to independently operate within this high-performance environment. In return, you will join an entrepreneurial, people-focused team where relationships count.
Location & Work Pattern
The position is primarily Brisbane-based, with some opportunities for domestic and international travel. MEC is supportive of flexible work arrangements, in line with the needs of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Concept, Feasibility, Life of Mine and Due Diligence studies
- Complete technical components of a broad range of studies
- Project management and delivery of projects
- Conduct peer reviews and complete technical report writing
- Ongoing client relationship management
- Develop and mentor other engineers.
- Develop and present internal/external technical training
- Help grow and expand technical capabilities
- Help develop strategy for future business to maximise growth
Experience Required:
As the ideal candidate for the role, you have a strong technical foundation in Mining Engineering, with a broad knowledge base and skill set. You possess the aptitude and resilience to develop and effectively communicate solutions to complex problems. You form and maintain connections and can translate these into tangible leads. In addition to this, you promote the growth of fellow team members and inspire them to consistently deliver high-quality work.
Technical:
- Demonstrated capability in a variety of Mining Engineering roles
- Experience in a variety of open pit &/or underground mining operations
- Comprehensive knowledge of a range of mining methods, deposit types, and commodities
- Technical experience across a variety of technical areas, such as mine design, source and destination scheduling, pit optimisation, financial modelling, mine studies and technical report writing
- Proficiency in Mining Engineering CAD and scheduling software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Spry, Alastri
- Solid experience in the areas of project management of technical studies
- Experience in Mineral Reserve estimation and auditing
- Working knowledge of mine services capital and operating cost estimation
- Experience in due diligence and project reviews
Business and Leadership:
- Hold a track record of coaching and mentoring a team of engineers to deliver quality outcomes.
- Extensive professional relationships within the mining industry
- A talent for managing client relationships and business development
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Proven record in self-managing projects
- Strong analytical ability and strategic capability to deliver for our clients
- Good interpersonal, communication, and report-writing skills
Additional information
- Principal Mining Engineer - Brisbane based role
- Immediately available
- Work-life balance
