Senior Mining Operations Engineer
King Island, Tasmania
Full-Time | Permanent Role
FIFO or Residential Roster
About Us
Located on King Island, the Dolphin Tungsten Mine is home to one of the highest-grade tungsten deposits of significant size in the western world. Tungsten is recognised by the Australian Government as a critical mineral, supporting key industries and advanced technologies worldwide.
At Group 6 Metals, we are restarting and growing this historic mining operation, creating exciting opportunities for experienced mining professionals to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the operation.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mining Operations Engineer to provide technical and operational leadership across the Dolphin Mine operation.
Reporting to the Mine Manager this role provides oversight of mine planning, geology, survey and technical services activities while ensuring alignment between strategic objectives and day-to-day operations. The position also acts as the primary company representative for the underground mining contractor ensuring development and production activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational and contractual requirements.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the restart and growth of a historic underground mine while contributing to the success of a strategically important critical minerals project.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee life-of-mine, budget, monthly, weekly and short-term mine planning activities.
Coordinate production forecasting, budgeting and reconciliation processes.
Provide technical oversight of drill and blast design and optimisation.
Monitor mining performance against plan and identify improvement opportunities.
Provide strategic technical input into mine development initiatives.
Ensure operational and technical reporting requirements are met.
Manage external consultants and technical service providers.
Act as the primary liaison and company representative for the underground mining contractor.
Monitor contractor performance, compliance, budgets and forecasts.
Coordinate interfaces between underground mining, surface mining and processing operations.
Support contract management activities, performance reviews and operational improvements.
Drive initiatives that improve productivity, cost performance and resource recovery.
Facilitate collaboration between Technical Services and operational teams.
About You
You are a highly capable mining professional with a strong technical background and proven leadership experience. You understand how to balance strategic planning with operational execution and have the ability to influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders, including operational teams, contractors and senior leadership.
Essential Skills & Experience
Minimum 10 years' experience in mining operations and/or technical services.
Demonstrated leadership experience within a mining environment.
Experience in open pit mining operations.
Experience managing mining contractors and external stakeholders.
Strong mine planning and scheduling capability.
Experience using mining software including Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac or similar.
Strong budgeting, forecasting and production reporting experience.
Current C Class Driver Licence.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Why Join Us?
Play a senior leadership role in the restart of a historic underground mine.
Be part of Australia's growing critical minerals sector.
Influence both technical strategy and operational performance.
Work alongside experienced mining professionals and contractors.
Live and work in the unique environment of King Island.
Excellent opportunity to contribute to the long-term success of the Dolphin Tungsten Mine.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced mining engineer looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing mining operation, we encourage you to apply.
Join Group 6 Metals and help drive the future of one of Australia's most exciting critical minerals projects.