Andel Resources is an investment and development company bringing capital, mining capability, milling and expertise to gold resources which cannot progress independently. We partner with operators, explorers and resource owners to realise value from opportunities, from planning to investment, from conceptualisation to production, from resource to cash.
Gylden Resources, a subsidiary of Andel Resources, is an emerging gold producer preparing to pour first gold from the Kirkalocka Processing Facility near Mount Magnet in Q1 CY2027.
Kirkalocka has been established as a regional processing hub, with the capability to treat oxide, transitional and fresh ores from our own mining operations and third-party producers through toll treatment arrangements. Our integrated business spans mining, haulage, processing and contract services, providing a diverse and sustainable operating platform.
The Role
You'll lead mining engineering across Andel's operations, delivering today's mine plans safely and on target while shaping the long-term value of the portfolio. You'll own the quality, consistency and defensibility of our mine planning outputs.
What you'll do:
Lead life-of-mine and long-term planning, including method selection, pit and stope optimisation, sequencing, blending and cut-off grade strategy.
Oversee short- and medium-term plans, reconcile tonnes, grade and ounces, and lead corrective action when performance drifts.
Lead operational readiness for restarts, covering mine planning, fleet strategy, infrastructure and contractor mobilisation.
Review and approve designs, schedules and studies; set planning standards and modifying factors; provide JORC Ore Reserve inputs, acting as Competent Person where appropriate.
Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and partnerships, overseeing scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.
Lead mining contract strategy and tendering, and hold contractors to plan, KPIs and safety standards.
Lead productivity and cost-improvement initiatives, and mining inputs to budgets, forecasts and capital plans.
Manage risk and compliance through overseeing Mining Proposals, Mine Closure Plans and regulatory reporting, and embed critical controls for principal mining hazards.
Lead, coach and develop the Senior Mine Engineer and Mine Engineers.
About you
You're a strategic thinker who stays grounded in operational reality, and a confident communicator who can influence across all levels.
You'll bring:
A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
Significant time in senior or principal technical roles, including mining engineering experience in gold or hard-rock operations.
A proven track record in life-of-mine planning and short-term operational delivery.
Experience leading feasibility studies, technical due diligence or project evaluations.
Experience with contract mining models, joint ventures and external partners.
Expert mine design, scheduling and optimisation skills, and high proficiency in tools such as Deswik, Whittle or Surpac.
Strong knowledge of the JORC Code, Ore Reserve estimation and WA mining legislation.
Commercial acumen across cost modelling, capital estimation and value drivers.
A track record of leading, mentoring and developing engineering teams.
A current WA driver's licence and National Police Clearance.
Ideally, you will also have
Experience to act as Competent Person for Ore Reserves under the JORC Code.
Experience in restart or development environments.
Experience across open pit and underground operations.
A WA First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency and/or WA Quarry Manager's Certificate.
AusIMM membership (or equivalent) with Chartered Professional status.
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline.
Why join us
A senior role with real influence on decisions.
Direct access to the COO and Executive Leadership Team.
The chance to build and shape a mining engineering function.
The stability of a well-funded group.
Perth-based, with regular site travel.
How to apply
Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so we encourage you to apply early. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.