Mining Engineer

Mining Engineer

Mt Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team. 

About the Business

• World class safety culture and team environment
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth
• Opportunities for development and career progression 

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Yancoal MTW is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team. You will be a part of our Technical Services team who are responsible for short, medium and long term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, pit geology and survey. Our planning scope and close working relationships with Mine Operations allows us to support our people to develop their skills and reach their potential.

The Mining Engineer position is within the Mine Planning team and is responsible for delivering quality engineering outputs through designing, monitoring and communicating effective mine designs and schedules. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer and working a Monday – Friday roster. This role requires strong engagement with key stakeholders; primarily mining operations, as well as:

• Direct involvement in the development of daily, weekly and monthly plans.
• Support the development of budget, 5-year plan processes and LOM plans per Yancoal requirements, including schedules, financials and forward work plans;
• Liaise and engage with the operational, projects and E&C teams to ensure delivery of the plan;
• Evaluate mine planning options to improve operational efficiency;
• Coach and mentor other team members, including graduates;
• Monitor compliance to legislative requirements and site standards; and
• Apply a continuous improvement methodology to all that you do.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.

To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes

Essential Criteria:

• A Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline;
• Previous experience in mine planning within an Open Cut Coal Mining environment.
• Experience with CAD design software packages such as Deswik, shot plus, Minex or Vulcan.
• An eye for detail and an ability to develop practical and achievable mine designs and schedules;
• Strong communication and time management skills;
• Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders across the business
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• NSW driver’s license.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

Applications Close: Monday 6 July 2026

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