AMC Consultants (AMC) is an employee-owned global mining consultancy, recognized for completing over 12,000 assignments in collaboration with leading mining companies and financial institutions. With experience across 111 countries and on six continents, we have worked with more than 60+ commodity types. Operating from multiple locations worldwide, we leverage our extensive expertise to navigate opportunities and risks, delivering innovative and smarter solutions for our clients.
At AMC, our values define who we are and how we work:
• People first: We prioritize our people and foster a supportive environment.
• Collaboration and support: We believe in working together to achieve shared goals.
• Bold innovation: We strive to push boundaries and pioneer new solutions.
• Excellence: We are committed to delivering the highest standards in everything we do.
• Trust: We build lasting relationships based on integrity and respect.
AMC is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes a work environment where diversity and inclusivity thrive.
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Position: Principal Mining Engineer
Location: Australian office
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Principal Mining Engineer to join our Open Pit team based in any of our Australian offices, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the technical delivery of projects, including risk and quality management. The candidate should have experience in development of technical documents (reports) for key clients throughout various project execution phases (pre-feasibility, feasibility, site assessment, remediation, and decommissioning/closure). The candidate will maintain, build, and further develop client relationships as part of project delivery and business development.
What We Offer
• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements that help you thrive.
• Competitive compensation: A bonus scheme that rewards your achievements.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced mining industry professionals.
• Exciting projects: Engage with leading mining companies on innovative and diverse projects.
• Comprehensive benefits: Generous insurance packages including life insurance and salary continuance.
• Professional development: Reimbursement for tertiary education and further study opportunities.
Salary:
The salary package offered for this position will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
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Skills and Competencies:
Core functions
- Experience in mine design and scheduling
- Strong strategic mine planning and pit optimization
- Mining costs modelling
- Equipment selection
- Sold experience in the areas of project management of technical studies.
- Experience in due diligence activities
- Good exposure to open put operations (production, short term planning, drill and blast)
- Mentor junior engineers
- Experience in and / or inclination for business development
Competencies
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Sound report writing skills
- Problem-solving skills.
- Project management skills
- Strong client and team focused
- Sound computer software skills
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mining engineering or a closely related discipline
- A minimum of 15 years of industry experience, including recognized expertise in at least one primary area
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently, coupled with strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
How to Apply
To apply, click “apply now.” Please ensure you have the right to work and live in the role’s location. You’ll receive an email confirmation within 24 hours after submitting your resume.
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