Senior Mining Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

MEC Technical Services

Perth, AU · Full-time · A$160,000 – A$210,000

About this role

This is your chance to step up and gain greater exposure across project lifecycles at MEC Technical Services, a specialist mining consultancy. We focus on sustainable career development, building careers that could last a decade by exposing you to a diverse range of mining scenarios and locations.

You will devise bespoke solutions and own the outcomes, working with a broad client base from junior developers to large mining organisations (400ktpa to >4Mtpa). Your first year could include closure design for a bauxite mine, strategic pit designs for an iron ore mine, drill and blast designs for a gold mine restart, and life-of-mine planning for a greenfield copper mine.

You will collaborate frequently with your Manager and Principals (AusIMM CPs with 15-25 years' experience) and have technical backup when needed, including access to a Principal Geotech. The multi-disciplinary team spans mining, geology, resource, geotech, and environment, with mentorship that actually happens, not just when they have time.

We will do our best to grow your capability and align your work with your expertise and interests, whether you prefer rotating through short projects or deep dives of 6-12 months. Most consultants are client-embedded, giving you direct access to client expertise and on-the-ground knowledge.

Requirements

8+ years' technical experience in open pit mining
Degree in Mining Engineering (recognised in Australia)
Exposure to different open pit mining methods and approaches
Willingness to travel to site intermittently
Current unrestricted working rights in Australia
Demonstrated expertise in at least 2 of: Drill & blast design and optimization, Mine design (layouts, development, infrastructure), Production scheduling and planning

Responsibilities

Devise bespoke solutions and have ownership of outcomes
Work with a broad client base from junior developers to large mining organisations (400ktpa to >4Mtpa)
Diversify and expand commodity exposure across underground and open pit teams
Learn new technical concepts and practical applications across 14+ commodities
Collaborate frequently with Manager and Principals (AusIMM CPs, 15-25 years' experience)
Contribute to multi-disciplinary projects spanning mining, geology, resource, geotech, and environment
Travel to site intermittently for client-embedded work

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave
Quarterly performance-based bonuses (discretionary)
Regular networking & client events, including sundowners
Flexible working options to suit commitments outside of work
Internal recognition programs including Employee of the Month and service milestones
Referral bonuses ($2,500–$10,000)
AusIMM membership reimbursed
Support for further studies and training