Mining Engineer
Location: Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth, Devon
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Roster: 5 Days On / 2 Days Off (Residential)
Join the Hemerdon Mine Restart Project
Tungsten West is restarting the world-class Hemerdon Tungsten-Tin Mine and is looking for an experienced Mining Engineer to join our Technical Services team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the planning, design and optimisation of a large-scale open pit mining operation while playing a key role in the successful restart of one of the world's largest tungsten resources.
** This role requires you to pass a Drug and Alcohol test on day one **
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Residential role based near Plymouth, South West England
- Be part of a major UK mining project
- Work within a highly experienced technical team
- Opportunity to influence mine planning and operational performance
- Career development within a growing mining company
About the Role
As a Mining Engineer, you will support short and medium-term mine planning, mine design and operational optimisation to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production.
You will work closely with Geology, Drill & Blast, Survey and Operations teams to deliver practical mining solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop short and medium-term mine plans and production schedules.
- Design and optimise open pit mining layouts and phases.
- Produce and maintain mine designs using planning software.
- Support load and haul optimisation and fleet productivity improvements.
- Contribute to mine infrastructure planning and implementation.
- Deliver technical mining projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analyse operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with Geology, Survey and Operations teams to ensure accurate planning data.
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and operational standards.
What We're Looking For Essential
- Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 4 years' experience in open pit hard rock mining.
- Experience in short and medium-term mine planning.
- Strong mine design and scheduling experience.
- Experience with load and haul optimisation.
- Knowledge of mine infrastructure planning and implementation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience in an owner-operator mining environment.
- Proficiency with Deswik software.
- International mining experience.
- Experience delivering continuous improvement projects.
Apply Now
If you're looking to play a key role in the restart of a world-class mining operation and help shape its future success, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and become part of the team bringing Hemerdon Mine back into production.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- This role is based at a mine site near Hemerdon, Plymouth, with no public transport links. Do you have a driving licence and access to your own vehicle?
Work Location: In person
