Mining Engineer: Dawson Mine
Core
Develop and implement short-term planning mining strategies and mine plans for an open-cut steelmaking coal mine, optimizing production processes and operational efficiency.
Role type
Open-cut mining engineer (planning & design)
Builds
Mine plans, truck and excavator design, short-term production schedules
Domain
Mining (Open-cut coal)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Short-term design, planning, and scheduling in open-cut operations; Truck and excavator dig/dump/infrastructure design; Mine design software proficiency; Data extraction from business systems; Continuous improvement; Health, safety, and environmental standards compliance
Preferred skills
Open-cut coal experience; DESWIK exposure; Proficiency in SPRY, Vulcan, Minescape, MINEX; Exposure to mRoc (Argus) or Modular Mining Provision GPS guidance systems
Technologies
DESWIK, SPRY, Vulcan, Minescape, MINEX, mRoc (Argus), Modular Mining Provision
Responsibilities
Develop and implement short-term planning mining strategies; Create mine plans incorporating truck and excavator design; Engage with production teams to communicate mine plans and schedules; Monitor compliance to plan and daily/weekly/monthly reporting routines; Drive continuous improvement in operational efficiency
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC