Principal Mining – Mine Planning
PPM is a team of experienced professionals delivering high-value Engineering Projects for our clients since 2006. Our business is values-based and growing, with a bright future underpinned by teamwork and high performance.
Our engineers have extensive experience improving production processes in Manufacturing, Ports and Rail, Resources and Energy Industries all around Australia, with offices in Perth, Wollongong, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.
The Opportunity
PPM is seeking a highly experienced Principal Mining – Mine Planning to lead mine planning activities for a major Directional Underground Coal Seam Expansion Study.
You will be responsible for developing long-term production strategies, optimising mine development pathways and supporting investment decisions that will shape the future of the operation. Working closely with technical specialists and operational stakeholders, you will ensure production plans are practical, achievable and aligned to project objectives.
This role will play a critical part in defining the long-term value of the project.
What You’ll Be Doing
Develop long-term mine development strategies.
Prepare mine production schedules and sequencing plans.
Conduct scenario analysis and optimisation studies.
Assess operational constraints and opportunities.
Support capital investment decisions.
Contribute to cost estimation and project economics.
Coordinate multidisciplinary technical inputs.
Support risk identification and mitigation activities.
Engage with operational and client stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor of Mining Engineering.
15-20+ years’ mining industry experience.
Extensive underground coal mine planning experience.
Strong studies and project development capability.
Experience using mine planning software packages.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Why Join PPM
Influence a major future mining development.
Work across strategic study activities.
Collaborate with industry-leading specialists.
Flexible working arrangements.
Strong career development opportunities.