Introduction

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Underground Production Engineer to join a well-established hard-rock gold operation in Western Australia. This permanent position offers strong exposure across drill & blast, scheduling, planning and production optimisation, suited to someone who enjoys hands-on technical work and wants stability and development.

You'll work closely with technical teams and mining crews to support production delivery, short-term planning and operational improvements.

What are you going to do

  • Develop weekly mine plans, drill and blast designs and production schedules
  • Enter and validate operational data for accurate planning and reporting
  • Reconcile production performance against plans and identify improvement actions
  • Conduct stope performance reviews and optimisation work
  • Collaborate with mining crews, geology, survey and contractors to support safe execution
  • Assist with monthly and quarterly planning and reporting inputs

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Strong underground mining experience (hard-rock gold essential)
  • Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in production engineering, drill & blast and scheduling
  • Deswik experience highly desirable
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement

What we offer

  • Permanent Position
  • 8:6 Days only roster
  • Growing Gold Miner
  • Supportive Management

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Michael Garcia m.garcia@brunel.net

Closing: March 04, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-273990

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