Mining Engineer

Play a key role in mine design and strategic planning on an 8/6 roster—work cross-functionally to deliver safe, efficient, and high-impact mining outcomes.

CORONADO GLOBAL RESOURCES is one of the world's biggest producers of high-quality metallurgical coal. Our global operations are located in two of the largest and most productive metallurgical coal basins in the world, the Bowen Basin in Queensland, Australia and the Central Appalachian region of the US, servicing customers throughout the Asia-Pacific, Americas and Europe.

Curragh Mine is one of the largest open-cut coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin and located only 12 kilometres from the local township of Blackwater.

With an unwavering commitment to Safety, Coronado Curragh can provide you with an exciting opportunity to further your career in the coal industry while creating a lifestyle that's right for you and your family.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a driven and collaborative professional to take ownership of our dragline planning and design — a critical function in delivering safe, efficient, and productive outcomes for the business. This is more than a technical role — it’s about leading alignment across departments, influencing strategy, and driving continuous improvement.

Working on an attractive 8/6 roster, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic mining operation where your ideas and expertise will directly shape daily performance and long-term success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Drive collaboration across Technical Services, Operations, Drill & Blast, Contracts, Geology/Geotech, and Maintenance to deliver seamless dragline planning.
• Create and implement weekly mine plans that reflect both strategic intent and real-world operational needs.
• Produce accurate, practical dragline designs that align with Curragh’s Planning Systems and standards.
• Feed into monthly planning cycles, ensuring timely and insightful design inputs.
• Update face positions and conduct stability assessments, ensuring designs meet high safety standards.
• Champion integration between mine design and execution across all time horizons.

What You’ll Bring:

• A degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in open cut coal mining and in a dedicated Dragline Engineering role.
• Proficiency in Vulcan (including DL module), 3D-Dig, FPE, and Microsoft Office.
• A strong understanding of operational realities — and a passion for transforming technical plans into results.

Your Growth and Well-being:

At Coronado Curragh, we are committed to your ongoing professional development and well-being. Engage in tailored learning opportunities and benefit from wellness initiatives designed to nurture your personal and professional growth.

Our Inclusive Culture:

We proudly acknowledge the Gaangalu Nation People as the Traditional Owners of the land where Curragh Mine operates. Inclusivity is embedded in our culture, ensuring that every individual's contributions are valued and respected.

Commute and Lifestyle:

Imagine a short 15-minute daily commute to work and easy access to the picturesque Capricorn Coast for leisure. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, we offer various accommodation options, supporting your work-life balance.

Begin Your Journey Today!

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We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusivity, and fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We offer exceptional career opportunities in the US and Australia, with long-term career prospects and a range of staff benefits. 

Coronado Curragh values collaboration, taking accountability, respect for each other and striving for excellence in all that we do.  We are an inclusive employer that values and responds to innovation and encourages and recognises employee contributions and ideas. We reward our people’s effort and performance.  

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to further develop their mining career with one of the world’s largest metallurgical coal producers.