Principal Mining Engineer - Strategic Planning
Core
Lead long-term strategic planning for open cut and underground coal mining operations, developing integrated Life of Mine plans, corporate forecasts, and investment models.
Role type
Principal Mining Engineer (Strategic Planning)
Builds
Integrated Life of Mine plans, corporate forecasts, growth project models, and major investment decision frameworks.
Domain
Mining (Coal) / Strategic Planning
Required skills
Strategic planning, open cut mine design, mine scheduling, economic evaluation (cash flow/NPV), JORC Reserve estimation, geotechnical integration, regulatory constraint management, growth study support, M&A assessment, KPI framework development, technical assurance.
Preferred skills
Advanced proficiency in Deswik, XPAC, Spry, stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, analytical problem-solving.
Technologies
Deswik, XPAC, Spry
Responsibilities
Develop integrated Life of Mine models from physical production to cash flow; lead models and schedules for open cut and underground operations; incorporate geotechnical, gas, ventilation, and regulatory constraints into plans; provide JORC Reserve estimation inputs; support growth studies, stage-gate reviews, and M&A assessments; build frameworks for mining performance and business intelligence.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship