Mine Engineer

About the role

This role combines mine planning, contractor management, and field execution to deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes. The position works in a combination of field and mine office-based environments, with regular exposure to active mining and construction operations. Requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and a proactive, independent, and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
  • Promote strong safety culture, ensure compliance with all HSE regulations and company standards
  • Oversee contractor safety practices, including field risk management and hazard controls
  • Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations
  • Ensure environmental controls (dust, drainage, spill prevention) are maintained
• Technical Engineering & Mine Planning
  • Execute mining plans based on modeling and sequencing using Maptek Vulcan
  • Develop and execute near-term mine plans and production schedules
  • Perform engineering analyses, trade-off studies, and cost evaluations
  • Prepare technical reports and support permitting activities
• Contractor Management & Operations
  • Monitor daily performance of contractors and mining crews
  • Monitor productivity, equipment utilization, and plan compliance
  • Validate contractor reporting, timesheets, and cost submissions
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
• Construction & Tailings Oversight
  • Supervise tailings and earthworks construction activities
  • Ensure compliance with engineering designs, specifications, and quality standards
  • Coordinate survey, as-built verification, and construction records
  • Identify and resolve design or construction deviations
• Cost Control & Reporting
  • Track costs against budget and forecast
  • Monitor KPIs, productivity, and contractor performance
  • Prepare regular operational and cost reports
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years of mining experience
• Proficiency in mine planning software (Vulcan preferred)
• Experience working with contractors and earthworks operations
• Mineral sands experience desirable
• Strong technical and analytical capability