Brunel is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mining Engineer to join their Perth-based study team for a major international iron ore project.
This is a high-profile opportunity to lead the mining study components of a world-class, undeveloped high-grade hematite deposit.
About This Role
Reporting to the Study Manager, the Principal Mining Engineer will provide strategic technical leadership for the mining study, guiding mine planning, design, and operational strategies.
The role will involve working closely with multidisciplinary teams and managing both in-house work packages and outsourced consultancy inputs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead mining engineering components of the study, including mine planning, pit optimisation, and production strategy development.
Conduct trade-off studies and economic evaluations to maximise project value.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geology, geotechnical, water, metallurgy, infrastructure, environment, and community teams.
Provide technical guidance and oversight to external consultants and contractors.
Ensure study deliverables meet high technical standards and undergo appropriate peer review.
Contribute to project risk assessments and study reporting.
Undertake site visits to the project location as required for familiarisation and planning.
Requirements
Considerable experience in mining, with substantial exposure to study work (scoping through feasibility) on large-scale open pit iron ore or bulk commodity projects.
Experience in remote, high-rainfall, and rugged terrain environments is highly desirable.
Strategic mine planning, economic evaluation, mining software proficiency (GEOVIA Whittle, Minemax Scheduler, or equivalent), dilution modelling, cost estimation, and equipment productivity modelling.
Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).
Postgraduate qualifications in mining, business, or project management are desirable but not essential.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, strategic thinker, capable of working independently and collaboratively, able to make sound decisions under uncertainty.
French language skills are advantageous but not essential.
Familiarity with JORC reporting, autonomous mining systems, low-carbon mining technologies, and integrated mining and infrastructure projects.
Current right to work in Australia is required.
Advantages
Work for a tier-one mining business.
12-month contract.
Salary sacrificing.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Corporate discounts.
Brunel is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
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📌 Principal Mining Engineer
🏢 Brunel
📍 Australia