- Date: 01 Nov 2026
- Location: TAS
- Work Type: Permanent / Full Time
- ASX Metals Producer - Tasmania
- UG Critical Minerals Operation
- 8/6 FIFO or Residential
Company Overview Our client, an ASX-listed metals producer operating in Tasmania, is currently searching for a Senior Operations Engineer. With open-pit mining complete and the operation transitioning to underground mining, the company is entering a pivotal phase, with high-grade underground ore now blending into plant feed and development advancing through FY27. To support this ramp-up, the company is seeking an experienced underground mining engineer to serve as the senior engineering seat and B2B Mining Manager.
Position Summary The Senior Operations Engineer will own the interface between the company and its underground mining contractor, holding the plan, the costs and the standards. The role has been deliberately structured as bench strength behind the Mining Manager, acting as the senior mining point of contact on site when the Mining Manager is off site. It requires a planning-disciplined engineer who moves with intent and holds capacity to delivers results through a contractor mining operation.
Key Responsibilities - Act as the conduit between the company and the underground mining contractor, ensuring crews are supplied, supported and advancing to plan.
- Drive short-interval control, development and production scheduling, and reconciliation of actual performance against the mine plan.
- Monitor physicals, unit costs and reconciliation against budget, and deliver the engineering work behind productivity and cost improvements.
- Hold the operation and represent the mining department on site during the Mining Manager’s absence.
- Maintain safety, ground control, ventilation and compliance standards across the underground operation.
- Develop and mentor junior engineers on site.
Required Experience & Qualifications - Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years’ mining engineering experience; less will be considered for an outstanding candidate.
- Underground hard-rock experience spanning both development and production.
- Demonstrated record of working with and through mining contractors.
- Strong capability in planning, scheduling, reconciliation and cost control.
- Proficiency with mine planning and scheduling software (Deswik, Surpac or similar).
- Credible as the senior person on site, with the ambition and capacity to progress into the Mining Manager role.
The successful candidate will be offered a senior leadership position with a defined succession pathway, together with a competitive remuneration package. The role operates on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster with residential arrangements also offered.
If the mentioned opportunity sounds interesting, we encourage you to apply using the provided link. Alternatively, resume applications and enquiries can be directed to Dan McComb via
dan.mccomb@ironcoveglobal.com or
+61 415 400 083.
Iron Cove Global – Mining Search is an Australia-based, globally-focused mining recruitment & executive search firm. Should you be interested to learn about this role or other opportunities we may be working on, please get in touch.
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