Working an 8 days on, 6 days off roster with 12 hour shifts, you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of underground mining operations through planning, technical expertise and project coordination.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing short and long term mine development and production plans
- Monitoring and optimising underground mining activities to achieve contract targets
- Managing engineering and temporary works designs
- Coordinating subcontractor quotations, awards and project execution
- Providing technical support and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and contract specifications
- Supporting project cost control, forecasting and monthly claims
- Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, safety and operational performance
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Previous experience as a Mining Engineer, ideally within an underground mining environment
- Strong knowledge of underground development and production mining methods
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build strong client and contractor relationships
- Strong analytical, problem solving and planning capabilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of an organisation
- Current manual driver's licence
- A positive attitude aligned with Redpath's commitment to "Consider it done - safely."
At Redpath, we recognise and reward our people with competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary package
- Career progression and internal promotion opportunities
- Salary continuance and life insurance
- PPE provided
- Modern camp accommodation with ensuite rooms
- Access to gym, swimming pool and wet mess facilities
- Telstra and Optus coverage onsite
- Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted BUPA health insurance
- Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a growing international mining contractor, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and build your future with Redpath at Olympic Dam.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.About the Team
About Redpath
The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.
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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.
We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Previous experience as a Mining Engineer
- Experience in an underground mining environment
- Strong knowledge of underground development and production mining methods
- Stakeholder management skills and ability to build client and contractor relationships
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning capabilities
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Current manual driver’s licence
- Positive attitude aligned with safe work practices
What We Do
The Redpath Group is a full-service global underground mining contractor serving clients around the world. It provides underground mining services from mine development and shaft sinking to production mining, raiseboring and underground construction, along with engineering and technical services. Redpath supports projects from mine infrastructure design and construction through turnkey operations, combining international reach and decades of experience with an emphasis on safety, productivity and reliable delivery.






