Principal Consultant – Mining Engineer

ERM

Principal Consultant/Director Mining Engineer providing technical and project management expertise in open pit mining. Responsible for leading mining studies and Ore Reserve reporting for client projects.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timePerth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in open pit mining engineering, project management, and Ore Reserve estimation, ensuring compliance with JORC and NI 43-101 standards. Proven ability to deliver technical studies and reports while managing client relationships and maintaining high safety standards.

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Open Pit Mining EngineeringProject ManagementOre Reserve EstimationMine Planning Software (Deswik, Datamine)Health and Safety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Ore Reserve ReportingMine PlanningCost EstimationOperational SupportTechnical Report Generation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationClient Relationship ManagementMulti-task Coordination

Tools & Technologies

DeswikDatamineWhittle

Certifications & Qualifications

Tertiary Qualifications in Mining EngineeringMember AusIMM

Industry Keywords

JORC CodeNI 43-101SAMRECCRIRSCO StandardsMining Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide open pit technical and project management expertise to complete mining studies, mine planning, Ore Reserve reporting, due diligence studies and operational reviews.
Be a Project Manager for technical study encompassing concept, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies within multi-disciplinary teams.
Ensure these studies are delivered on time and within budget and monitor and report project performance.
Be a business development leader to source technical study opportunities through your extensive business network.
Demonstrate an understanding of the client’s unique requirements.
Provide technical input and support to the CSA Global mining team, incorporating mine optimisation, design, scheduling, cost estimation and operational support.
Deliver a high standard of professional work that reflects the client’s requirements and grows the business’ reputation.
Ore Reserve estimation and reporting generation and sign-off according to the JORC Code, as a Competent Person, or to the Canadian CIM / NI 43-101 requirements as a Qualified Person, or other international CRIRSCO standard public reporting codes as applicable.
Manage contractors who work in the team to ensure their work adheres to the scope and meets quality standards.
Maintain and grow your professional network to identify and secure job opportunities.
Generate professional, accurate and concise technical reports.
Conduct Peer Reviews to provide appropriate quality assurance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comprehensive open pit experience as a Mining Engineer in operating mines (preferred) or detailed mine planning studies.
Demonstrated understanding of mine planning software, either Deswik or Datamine, and Whittle preferred or demonstrated ability to adapt to these packages.
Awareness of JORC and Ni 43-101, SAMREC and reporting code requirements.
An understanding of Ore Reserve estimation and auditing.
Aware of the experience required to achieve competency for Ore Reserve estimates in several commodities.
Visible respect and understanding of the importance of Health and Safety.
Ability to coordinate, plan and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to develop and manage client relationships and networks within the mining and corporate sectors.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Exceptional communication skills, particularly in written reports.
Proven ability to work as a productive and positive team member.
Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering.
Member AusIMM or similarly recognised organisations.
Valid working rights in Australia.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
flexible work arrangements
professional development