Job Description

• Wanting to do more? This could be your chance to step up.
• Ready for greater exposure across project lifecycles? You’ll get that at MEC.

The MEC Approach

We're building careers that could last a decade. While some companies inflate titles and salaries to attract talent, we will focus on sustainable career development. You’ll be exposed to a diverse range of mining scenarios and locations.

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 go-to experts. That's the career we're offering.

Why This Role is Different & What to Expect

• You’ll get to devise bespoke solutions and have ownership of outcomes.
• A broad client base, from junior developers to large mining organisations (400ktpa to >4Mtpa)
• Diversify and expand your commodity exposure. Learn new technical concepts and practical applications.
• Frequent collaboration with your Manager and Principals (AusIMM CPs, 15-25 years’ experience).
• Technical backup when you need it. Got a complex geotechnical question? Call our Principal Geotech.
• Multi-disciplinary team: mining, geology, resource, geotech, environment.
• Mentorship that actually happens. Not "when they have time".

The Perks?

• 5 weeks annual leave.
• Quarterly performance-based bonuses (discretionary).
• Regular networking & client events, including sundowners.
• Flexible working options to suit commitments outside of work.
• Internal recognition programs including Employee of the Month, service milestones.
• Referral bonuses ($2,500–$10,000).
• AusIMM membership - reimbursed.
• Support for further studies / training.
• We'll do our best to grow your capability, align your work with your expertise and interests.

Our Track Record

In the last 12 months, we’ve grown our client base and commodity exposure across our underground and open pit teams.

• 70+ clients
• 300+ engagements
• 14 commodities

What Your First Year Could Look Like

• Project 1 (3 months): Closure design and planning for a bauxite mine in the WA Peel region
• Project 2 (5 months): Strategic pit designs for a WA Pilbara iron ore mine
• Project 3 (1 month): Drill and Blast and starter pit designs for a NSW gold mine restart
• Project 4 (4 months): Life of mine planning for a greenfield QLD copper mine

Want to rotate through lots of short projects, or would you prefer 6-12 months deep dives? We’ll do our best to work with your preference.

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years’ technical experience in open pit mining.
• Degree in Mining Engineering (recognised in Australia).
• Exposure to different open pit mining methods and approaches.
• Willingness to travel to site intermittently.
• Current unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Demonstrated expertise in 2 of the following areas;

• Drill & blast design and optimization.
• Mine design (layouts, development, infrastructure)
• Production scheduling and planning.

Worth Being Upfront About

We get mistaken for being a labour hire firm, but you can rest assured that we're a specialist mining consultancy with a large mining engineering division.

Most of our consultants are client embedded. Why? This enables our clients to have direct access to your expertise, and you have the advantage of on the ground knowledge. This means you’ll spend most of your time in a client office, FIFO or a mix of both. You could be embedded for a few weeks, months or longer term (i.e. 6 months, 12 months+).

• FIFO - We will always consult with you first, but location and rosters are driven by client requirements.
• CLIENT OFFICE – Typically metro locations.

Apply today, if you want to future proof your career.

If you’d like more information about this role, please contact Naomi Paik (08) 6115 6396 or via careers@mecmining.com.au and let’s talk!

MEC is sourcing this position directly and won’t be responding to agency queries or unsolicited resumes.