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Senior Mining Engineer (Underground)MEC • Australia
Senior Mining Engineer (Underground)

Senior Mining Engineer (Underground)

MEC • Australia
7 days ago
Job description

Our purpose at MEC is to provide an exceptional technical service and be part of the journey with our clients. Our underground services continue to grow, and we have a great opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer (Underground) to join the team to help us deliver step-change projects and various technical services with our clients. Join our consultancy with a team of 15 experienced underground engineers with expertise across all underground mining fields. This is your chance to leverage and grow your knowledge and expertise and take the next step in your career!

The Role :

The role is ideal for experienced mining engineers with over 10 years of experience that take pride in delivering high-quality technical work and seeing the impact of their effort. Candidates that have demonstrated experience across all mine engineering functions will be highly regarded, including;

Experience

  • Previous experience as a Senior Mining Engineer in a team leadership capacity
  • Business improvement experience

Skillset

  • Long and mid term planning (budgeting / forecasting / 13wk / 3MS)
  • Mine planning and infrastructure
  • Underground production / D&B engineering
  • Ventilation & Backfill
  • At MEC you will gain exposure to :

  • Delivering excellence in technical services with our clients
  • Running projects with our clients to improve site technical systems and processes
  • Supporting our client’s new start-up operations with operations readiness
  • Operations performance diagnostic and benchmarking with our client’s existing operations
  • Long-term and mid-term planning, proof of concepts and trade-off's
  • Underground Scoping Studies and PFS's
  • Qualifications & Technical Experience :

  • Minimum of 10 years of underground hardrock mining experience
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications (Bachelor or Masters) in Mining Engineering required
  • Personal Attributes

  • Quality-focused approach to technical work
  • Effective communicator and collaborator
  • Demonstrated track record of experience and skillset
  • Versatility and flexibility
  • Highly competitive salary packages, option for ABN holders or casual arrangement, at above-benchmark rates
  • Flexible rostering and contract arrangements to fit your desired work-life balance!
  • Performance-based bonuses, referral bonuses + new business incentives!
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Generous recognition programs such as Employee of the Month, service milestones, etc
  • Site-based team leadership and mentoring
  • Fast-tracked skills and experience development with the variety that only mining consulting can offer
  • Career progression opportunities into team leadership and business development
  • Support from an engaged and hands-on management team that pair people with projects that match their skillset and professional interests
  • Access to our EAP provider supporting employee wellness anytime
  • Regular team events and social activities!
  • Closing date : January 20th, 2026

    Apply now!

    Please contact Lauren, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner via email careers@mecmining.com.au for further information.

    Please note :

    MEC reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. You must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position. MEC is sourcing this position directly, no agencies please.

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