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About This Role
Brunel has partnered with a well-established underground coal producer in QLD to find a capable and experienced Mining Engineer with strong technical skills. This is a permanent opportunity to join a production-focused site with solid technical leadership, robust operational targets, and long-term stability.
About This Role
Brunel has partnered with a well-established underground coal producer in QLD to find a capable and experienced Mining Engineer with strong technical skills. This is a permanent opportunity to join a production-focused site with solid technical leadership, robust operational targets, and long-term stability.
In this role, you'll play a key part in driving technical excellence at a well-supported underground coal operation. You'll lead the planning, design, and optimisation of mining activities with a focus on longwall operations, while exposure to board and pillar methods will be highly regarded. You'll work closely with production and technical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant resource extraction.
* Mine Planning & Design: Develop and implement mine plans with a primary focus on longwall operations; contribute to board & pillar planning where required.
* Production Optimization: Support efficient coal recovery, monitor performance, and identify cost-saving and productivity improvements.
* Engineering Support: Deliver input into infrastructure, ventilation, and development sequences to maintain safe and productive operations.
* Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with geotechnical, ventilation, safety, and scheduling teams to deliver integrated mine plans.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work meets QLD coal mining regulations and the highest safety standards.
* Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive technical improvements and contribute to better planning processes through technology and innovation.
Requirements
* A degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
* 3-5 years of experience in mining operations, preferably with exposure to underground coal mining.
* Expertise in mining software such as Surpac, Vulcan, AutoCAD.
* Strong focus on safety and compliance.
* Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary + site uplift + bonus.
* Permanent, long-term opportunity with a reputable underground coal producer.
* Career development and growth opportunities.
* High-performing technical team with strong mentoring and support.
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or t for a confidential chat.
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