We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join a high-grade underground gold and antimony operation in Central Victoria.

This is a hands-on operational engineering position requiring strong underground drill & blast capability and practical narrow-vein mining experience.

Working closely with underground operations, geology and survey, you will be responsible for delivering practical engineering solutions that maximise ore recovery while maintaining tight control over dilution and overbreak.

Key Responsibilities

Underground production drill & blast design
Design and optimisation of narrow-vein stoping
Short-term production planning and scheduling
Stope and development design
Monitor blast performance, dilution, recovery and overbreak
Conduct regular underground inspections of production areas
Track production and development against forecast
Work closely with Shift Supervisors on daily production planning
Provide practical engineering support to underground operations
Assist with geotechnical inspections and rehabilitation planning
Continuously improve drill & blast performance and mining efficiency

About You Ideally You Will Have

Degree qualification in Mining Engineering
Minimum 2+ years' underground mining experience
Strong underground drill & blast design experience
Experience within narrow-vein underground mining
Practical understanding of narrow-vein stoping methods
Experience with underground production planning and mine design
Strong understanding of dilution and overbreak control
Experience with Deswik or similar mine design software
Strong operational and problem-solving capability

Experience in narrow-vein gold or other high-grade metalliferous operations will be particularly attractive.

This is a residential operation offering an 8/6 roster, providing the opportunity to work in underground mining while being home at the end of each shift.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.