Underground Mining Engineer

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Job Title

Underground Mining Engineer

Job Roster

• Lifestyle friendly 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth to Leonora

• Influence production outcomes in a growing underground gold operation

• Work with experienced teams in a safety-first, high-performance culture

Job Summary

Evaluate engineering related tasks that involve the selection, analysis, and improvement of techniques and procedures

Job Statement

Genesis Minerals is growing, and we’re looking for a driven Underground Mining Engineer to join our high-performing team at our Ulysses mine, part of the Leonora Operations. This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in optimising underground mining activities, supporting production delivery, and maintaining a strong safety culture.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will contribute across all technical aspects of underground mining including drill & blast, backfill, ventilation and production scheduling. Working closely with operations, geology and contractors, you’ll help drive safe, efficient and reliable outcomes underground.

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold strong health, safety and environmental standards across all activities

• Design and optimise drill & blast activities for development and production

• Maintain and support ventilation systems and modelling to ensure compliance

• Contribute to weekly, monthly and quarterly production schedules

• Monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities and manage risks

• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to support operational success

 

What you can expect from us:

• A caring and supportive culture.

• Professional and positive team environments on site, and at all facilities.

• A 'grow our own' approach with a preference to develop and promote internally.

• Access to professional development activities and educational assistance.

• Competitive salary, and options for salary sacrificing.

• Our team lives by the ASPIRE Values – Accountable. Sustainable. People First. Integrity. Results. Empower.

 

We’re excited to hear from you if you have:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or related discipline)

• Demonstrated underground mining experience, ideally in gold

• Strong understanding of statutory safety requirements

• Experience in drill & blast, backfill, ventilation and scheduling

• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to Deswik, Surpac or similar is advantageous

• A proactive, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills

 

Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you.