Principal Mining Engineer (Australian Mining Experience)

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Role: Principal Mining Engineer
Compensation: Competitive Basic Salary

Benefits: HMO plus 2 free dependents and PHP 1,500 rice allowance
Work Schedule: 5-day work week, 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Philippine time
Work Setup: WFH or WFO
Job Summary:

The Principal Mining Engineer (Remote International) is responsible for delivering high-quality mine planning, design, and scheduling services to our client's clients from a fully remote location outside Australia.

The position holder applies senior technical expertise to lead and undertake mine planning studies, resolve complex operational problems, and provide independent technical advice across a range of commodities and operations.

The role is structured as a full-time employee and requires a high degree of self-direction, reliable availability during agreed working hours, and the ability to collaborate effectively across geographic and time zone boundaries.

All work is delivered digitally; occasional travel to Australia or client sites may be required for specific project engagements.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Deliver mine designs, schedules, and life-of-mine plans that meet client requirements for technical rigor, accuracy, and timeliness, working fully remotely.

- Lead and conduct mine planning studies, strategic evaluations, and technical reviews across client operations.

- Apply production forecasting and scenario analysis to support informed client decision-making.

- Identify and assess opportunities to improve mine productivity, performance, and economic value.

- Provide practical, well-reasoned solutions to complex mine planning and operational challenges.

- Present technical findings, study outcomes, and recommendations clearly and confidently to clients and their senior stakeholders via remote communication channels.

- Manage client relationships professionally and independently within the remote context, maintaining responsiveness and clear communication across time zones.

- Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers within the client's organization as required, using remote collaboration tools.

- Support our client's project delivery across multiple clients and commodity types.

- Maintain thorough digital records and documentation in accordance with the company's standards, ensuring accessibility for the broader team.

- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal technical standards and practices.

Job Qualifications:
Must-Have Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.

- Significant mine planning and scheduling experience in the hard rock mining industry.

- Experience with Australian mining operations or standards .

- Senior-level experience, ideally at Senior or Principal Engineer level or equivalent.

- Strong proficiency in Deswik or similar mine scheduling software.

- Proven experience in mine design, life-of-mine planning, and production scheduling .

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage deliverables remotely without on-site supervision.

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills .

- Experience in client management and technical consulting , preferably in a remote environment.

- Reliable WFH setup , including stable internet and capability for video conferencing and digital collaboration.

- Strong commitment to workplace safety and professional standards .

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

- Direct experience in the Australian mining industry .

- Experience with multiple commodities or mining methods .

- Experience in both open-cut and underground mining .

- Knowledge of Surpac, Vulcan, Datamine , or other mine planning software.

- International consulting or remote advisory experience.

- Familiarity with Australian mining regulations and standards .

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AusIMM membership or equivalen