Mining Engineer

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Bulga Open Cut is a long established and consistently performing open cut coal operation located near Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley, with extensive mine approvals extending until 2038. We offer one of the most ideal lifestyle locations with our proximity to Singleton, Maitland and Newcastle, being just minutes from the Hunter Expressway. This makes us an ideal choice for those seeking a perfect balance between work and leisure.

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and technically skilled Mining Engineer to join our Short-Term Planning team. In this pivotal role, your expertise will directly contribute to the safety, efficiency, and overall success of our mining operations, playing a key role in upholding our commitment to the highest standards in mining safety and operational excellence.

Come be a part of our team and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career with us!

The role:

Reporting to the Senior Short-Term Mining Engineer, you will play a key role in developing safe and efficient mine designs and schedules across a planning horizon from daily to three months, incorporating drill and blast inputs and applying your technical expertise to ensure practical and effective planning. In this dynamic role, your work will support frontline teams in delivering production safely while maximising operational value

• Preparing and delivering short-term mine plans and schedules that optimise safety, productivity, and cost.

• Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure mine designs are executable and aligned with production goals.

• Contributing to the design and execution of drill & blast plans.

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the planning function.

• Building strong working relationships with both technical and operational teams.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining or Civil Engineering, or equivalent practical experience in a mining environment.

• Exposure to or understanding of short-term planning and drill & blast principles and their application in day-to-day mining activities (is desirable but not essential).

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across departments and organisational levels, supported by excellent communication and collaboration skills

• A proactive problem solver with a passion for applying experience and lateral thinking to develop practical solutions, along with a strong desire to grow technical capabilities and expand planning expertise.

• Experience with mine planning software such as SPRY, Deswik, Vulcan, or similar CAD-based platforms.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure across Mine Design, Drill & Blast, and Short-Term Scheduling.

• The opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Development of both technical and operational skillsets through hands-on planning and execution support.

• Mentorship and guidance to support your professional growth.

What we offer:

• Exposure to new challenges; with the site operating dredges and mining through underground mine workings.

• A site that prides itself on a strong safety culture.

• A focus on your career progression including training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and educational assistance.

• Access to paid Gym memberships

• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave, 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year, Salary Sacrificing options and Novated Leases.

• Access to Glencore Fit for Life Rewards (Retail Discounts, Private Health Insurance, Health and Wellness information and resources)

For further information please contact: Kate Burns on 0418 339 626

Applications Close: Sunday 31st August

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