Mine Recruitment

Mining Engineer

Glencore · Warkworth, New South Wales, Australia · posted 2026-09-23

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United Wambo Joint Venture (UWJV) is an open-cut coal mine located 16 kilometres west of Singleton in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales. UWJV is a 50:50 joint venture between United Collieries (Glencore and MEU) and Wambo Coal (Peabody). The Opportunity We commenced operation in 2020 and are forecast to produce up to 10 million tonnes per annum of run of mine (ROM) thermal and semi-soft metallurgical coal until 2042. Winners of Operation of the Year at the 2022 NSW Mining Industry & Suppliers Awards About the Role As a technically complex operation, UWJV are seeking a driven Mining Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for: Developing and communicating mine plans to assist in delivering the strategic targets for the operation. Interacting with key stakeholders within the business to ensure the compliance to and deliverability of mine plans. Identification of barriers to achieving mine plans and the implementation of strategies to address. About You Experience in open-cut mine planning, preferably in open-cut coal. Tertiary qualification in mining engineering or similar discipline (essential). Sound working knowledge of truck & excavator fleets and haulage optimisation. Competent in the use of mine planning software (such as Spry, Vulcan and Deswik) and proficient in MS Office. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with other teams across the operation. This role requires an individual prepared to challenge the norm, drive continuous improvement and who can demonstrate experience in implementing best practice using a fully involved and hands on approach. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer: Direct employment with Glencore Highly competitive remuneration package, including short term incentive bonus 5 weeks Annual Leave per year Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave A tailored Personal Development Plan and access to Education Assistance Flexible Work Arrangement Policy 18 week’s Paid Parental Leave including superannuation contributions during periods of both paid and unpaid parental leave Paid Gym membership Relocation assistance for you and your family This role is residential based at the UWJV Mine Site on a Monday-Friday roster. For further information contact: Tim Stibbard, Technical Services Manager on 0425 385 285. Applications close: Sunday, 11 October 2026 Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Advancing careers. Advancing everyday life.

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