Senior Mining Engineer - Fassifern

About the Role

As one of Australia’s leaders in underground mining and energy supply, Centennial has a bright future. 

Centennial is recruiting for an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join our corporate Technical team. This role will focus on medium and long-term technical planning, mining studies, strategic assessments, and Life of Mine (LoM) plans, which are critical to supporting Centennial’s five operational mine sites and projects across NSW. The role will also contribute to rehabilitation and post-mining land-use development, including exciting BESS and industrial rezoning projects.

About the Technical Services Team

Our Technical team is dedicated to developing our people and optimising our assets with innovative ideas that continuously improve value. You will collaborate closely with experienced technical, development, and financial experts and receive additional training and qualification opportunities to further develop your career.

This position is based at Centennial’s Fassifern corporate office in Lake Macquarie, with periodic (fortnightly) travel to operational sites in Lithgow and the surrounding areas.

Reporting to the Group Manager of Mining and Business Development you will be responsible for

• Supporting the development of Life of Mine (LoM) schedules in XPAC, and delivering long-term strategic mine plans
• Completing mining engineering work scopes as part of Concept, Prefeasibility, and Feasibility Studies
• Developing mine plans and designs that consider factors such as deposit characteristics, geotechnical considerations, safety regulations, and environmental impacts
• Providing guidance, support, and development to site-based mining engineers to ensure alignment between medium/short-term planning and long-term company objectives
• Conducting reconciliations on executed mine plans to track design and operational performance, ensuring continuous improvement
• Ensuring all mine planning and engineering is completed in line with corporate standards
• Analysing operational data to implement strategies that optimise processes, reduce costs, and maximise coal recovery

Centennial is offering

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Corporate health insurance discounts

Suitable candidates will have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in underground coal mining operations
• Demonstrated career progression, currently operating at the Senior Mining Engineer level
• Proficiency in XPAC scheduling software

About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy. 

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology, and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

How to apply

Applications should include both a current cover letter and resume.

Applications close – 19 January 2025