Senior Mining Engineer - Short Term Planning

George Fisher Mine (GFM) is a large-scale underground zinc-lead-silver operation based in Mt Isa, QLD. GFM has complex mining sequence, multiple operating fronts, and significant interactions among development, stoping, ventilation, backfill, infrastructure, services, and production readiness. George Fisher has a long mine life and is a key strategic asset for Glencore globally.

The role:

The Senior Mining Engineer – Short Term Planning is responsible for leading and overseeing the preparation and delivery of short-term mine designs and plans to support the safe and efficient execution of development, production, services, and infrastructure activities. Your ability to translate medium- and long-term mine plans into practical short-term execution strategies aligned with operational capabilities and production targets will the crucial. We also need someone who can provide technical leadership and guidance to the mining engineering team and also optimise mine design / planning and drill and blast practices.

Experience required:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or related subject
• Minimum 6–8 years mining engineering experience, preferably within underground hard rock operations
• Demonstrated experience in short-term mine planning, drill and blast design, and operational mine design.
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams, graduates, or cadets.
• Practical operational exposure with a strong understanding of underground mining methods and production processes.
• Strong experience with mine design software such as Surpac, Vulcan, Datamine, or Deswik.
• Advanced knowledge of drill and blast design, stope design, and operational mine planning.

Benefits on offer:

• Permanent position working directly for Glencore.
• Competitive salary package including 13% super, generous incentive scheme.
• Access to training and professional development
• Opportunity to work for a large mining company with opportunities to advance your career domestically and internationally.
• Visa sponsorship available for suitability qualified candidates
• FIFO to Mt Isa from Brisbane or Townsville or Mt Isa residential

Next Steps:

Glencore has partnered with Stellar Recruitment to manage the recruitment and search for this position. Please contact Lucas Eyers to discuss further or apply direct via email / SEEK / LinkedIn

lucas@stellarrecruitment.com.au

All conversations will be in confidence.