Lead Mining Engineer (Studies) – QLD

• Based in our Perth or Brisbane office
• Team Leader. High impact commercially strategic studies role
• Cross-commodity exposure Concept Scoping PFS & DFS studies
• Advisory Valuation & Due Diligence

The MEC Approach

Were growing sustainably by design so we can build careers that last. As the mining sector continues to evolve our people have real expertise that stands up to scrutiny. They become the technical specialists the peer reviewers the trusted go-to experts.

A career that builds steadily and stays interesting without the bureaucracy Thats what were offering.

Why consider this role

Its newly created and youll get to grow and develop your own team.

Perhaps youre a bit tired of the big-shop experience where it can take layers of process to get things moving and youre expected to stay in your lane. At MEC youll get;

• Direct access to senior leadership team and technical subject matter experts.
• A peer group that understands your technical commercial and strategic challenges
• In-house training and a mentoring framework (that isnt just a line on a page).
• Remit to take ownership of new software (if thats your thing).
• Broad client base and spread of commodities (graphite vanadium copper gold tin met coal mineral sands and base metals)
• Integrated teams across open pit mining geology geotechnical engineering processing environmental and permitting.

Make an impact on complex & career-defining projects

Beyond running studies and owning technical outcomes youll help us grow the team mentor and develop strengthen client partnerships and contribute to business growth.

Working alongside our specialised discipline teams and management group heres what your first year in role could look like;

• DFS level study for a large graphite producer.
• Integrated open pit & underground gold PFS. Potential tips to site to coordinate technical services team.
• Trade-off studies conceptual mine planning and PFS engineering for a new open cut copper-gold mine.
• Multi-discipline due diligence on a met coal asset being sold.
• Earthmoving contractor bid. Mine design Coal Reserve estimation LOM scheduling and cost modelling.

Worth Being Upfront About

We get mistaken for being a labour hire firm but you can rest assured that were a specialist mining consultancy with a large studies division.

Youll have several projects running at once. Some of the newer commodities dont have a well-worn playbook so youll need to understand value drivers quickly.

There may be the odd stretch of longer hours near a deadline which can be recovered as time in lieu. You could also be asked to do the occasional site visit. Part of this job is winning the next piece of work. Youll need to be comfortable building relationships and spotting opportunities.

The Perks

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses.
• Regular networking & client events including sundowners.
• Flexible working options to suit commitments & life outside of work.
• Internal recognition programs. Employee of the Month & service milestones.
• Employee referral bonuses ($2500$10000).
• Professional memberships (Reimbursed). Support for further studies / training.
• Well do our best to grow your capability align your work with your expertise & interests.

What Youll Bring

• Tertiary level qualifications Mining Engineering.
• Hands on experience leading & delivering mining study packages (concept through to DFS).
• A knack for business development & relationship building.
• Ability to advise on strategic project evaluation & investment decisions.
• Technical leadership & project management skills.
• Keen interest in mentoring & coaching.
• Full unrestricted working rights in Australia

Apply today if you want to future proof your career.

If youd like more information about this role please contact Naomi Paik (08)or via and lets talk!

MEC is sourcing this position directly and wont be responding to agency queries or unsolicited resumes.