Mine Engineer; GCC

Key Responsibilities Legal & Statutory Compliance

• Fulfil the duties of a legally appointed GCC Engineer (Mines & Works)
• Ensure compliance with the MHSA and all relevant regulations
• Oversee engineering legal appointments, audits, and inspections
• Maintain and enforce engineering standards, procedures, and safety systems

• Lead and manage the engineering function across:
  • Mobile mining fleet (excavators, trucks, dozers, loaders)
  • Fixed plant and infrastructure (crushing, conveyors, pumps, etc.)
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to:
  • Improve equipment availability and reliability
  • Reduce downtime and maintenance costs
• Oversee contractor performance and engineering service providers

• Work closely with mining and production teams to:
  • Align engineering capability with production targets
  • Support efficient stripping and coal extraction activities
• Monitor and optimise key operational metrics:
  • Equipment utilisation
  • Productivity and throughput
  • Cost per tonne
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives

• Support short- to medium-term mine planning processes
• Ensure engineering inputs are aligned with:
  • Mine plans
  • Production schedules
  • Resource utilisation

• Drive a strong safety-first culture across engineering and operations
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and best practices
• Support environmental compliance, including:
  • Dust control measures
  • Water and waste management systems

• Provide leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Collaborate with:
  • Mine Manager and site leadership
  • Production and HSE teams
  • Contractors and external stakeholders
• Build a high-performance, accountable engineering team

• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in mining operations
• Significant experience within:
  • Opencast coal mining (highly advantageous)
  • Engineering and maintenance management
• Proven track record in a senior engineering leadership role
• Experience acting as an appointed GCC Engineer
• GCC Mines & Works (Essential)
• Degree or Diploma in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Or related discipline