Planning & Survey Engineer
Core
Develop and maintain mine plans, production schedules, and survey data to support safe and efficient coal mining operations.
Role type
Junior IC planning & survey engineer (open cut coal mining)
Builds
Mine plans, production schedules, and survey datasets for coal extraction
Domain
Mining (open cut coal)
Required skills
mine planning, production scheduling, field surveying, volume calculations, technical analysis, drill & blast support, compliance with safety standards, liaison with geologists and operations teams
Preferred skills
experience with Vulcan or SPRY software, field surveying and data capturing skills, understanding of coal mining methods and equipment
Technologies
Vulcan, SPRY, UAVs, Total Station, RTK
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain short and mid-term mine plans and designs; Conduct accurate field surveys using modern technologies; Perform technical analysis including volume calculations and reconciliation; Collaborate with operations teams to implement plans safely; Ensure compliance with legislation, permits, and safety procedures; Support continuous improvement by identifying productivity initiatives.
Seniority
Junior, emerging engineer (0-2 years experience preferred)