• Site-based Hunter Valley open cut coal mine
• Hands-on production role with variety across planning and drill & blast
• Clear pathway for career progression  

The Client

Our client operates an established open cut coal mine in the Hunter Valley. The operation is well-resourced, professionally run and has been producing coal for a significant number of years - it is part of the fabric of the region. They have a strong safety culture, a stable and experienced site team and a genuine commitment to developing their engineers into future leaders. This is a permanent full-time, site-based role in the Hunter Valley.
  
With sustained production targets and ongoing operational activity, they are looking to bring on a Mining Engineer to join their site-based technical team and hit the ground running.
  
The Role

You'll be a hands-on member of the mine's engineering team, working directly on site to support production, planning and drill & blast activities. You'll work alongside experienced supervisors and engineers in a fast-paced open cut environment where your input genuinely matters day to day.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Support and oversee daily production activities across the open cut operation
• Assist with short-term mine planning and scheduling using industry-standard software
• Coordinate and review drill & blast designs, ensuring compliance with site standards and NSW regulations
• Monitor and report on production KPIs, identifying and acting on opportunities for improvement
• Liaise with geotechnical teams on slope stability and ground control requirements
• Ensure all activities comply with NSW Coal Mining Safety and Health legislation
• Work closely with maintenance, processing and environmental teams to support smooth site operations

  
About You

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
• 3–7 years of experience in an operational mining environment
• Exposure to open cut operations and/or underground coal mining
• Familiarity with mine planning software
• Sound understanding of NSW mining legislation and safety management systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across operational and technical teams
• Shotfirer or blasting certification advantageous

  
What's On Offer

• Permanent, locally based role 
• Genuine progression pathway
• Stable, long-term work in one of Australia's most established mining regions
• Supportive site teams with a strong safety culture

  
If you’d like to learn more, please contact Laila Hoy via email lh•@asr.com.au for a confidential discussion.

At ASR Recruitment we are dedicated to fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces for our clients. We value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that individuals from all backgrounds bring to a team. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+, women, people of all ages, those living with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.