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Engineering - Architecture
Mining Engineer
Engineering - Architecture
#46496
Remote / WFH
Glencore
Job Description
Attractive roster of 15/13
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Longevity and career development opportunities.
Job ID
43586/28753
Closing date
14/07/2026
Last Updated
16/06/2026
Mining Engineer
Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class Zinc-Lead mine with a long future. You’ll find our mine in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola. We produce and process Zinc, Lead and Silver from our open cut mining operations. They are then stored and transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped to our customers all over the world. Our customers use our essential commodities in everyday products for mobility, infrastructure and communications.
Safety is the focal point to the success of MRM. Everyone at MRM is responsible for contributing to the operational disciplines that ensure we are all safe - this is critical in our day-to-day work.
Mining Engineering is unique at McArthur River Mine, apply today to find out more about the opportunities and experiences you would be exposed to, grow your career and challenge yourself.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer you could be accountable for a diverse range of tasks such as, daily and monthly mine plans, projects and costs, dump construction methodologies and long-term strategies, drill and blast, and continuous improvement of mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
Create and implement daily and monthly mine plans to support pit operations and over burden emplacement.
Design drill and blast patterns, haul roads, and pit/stockpile layouts
Monitor and maintain mining schedules, records, and reporting systems
Conduct cost analysis to support budgeting and forecasting
Liaise with a range of key stakeholders to ensure optimisation of resources to meet short and long term plans.
Prepare technical reports and production schedules.
Ensure compliance with site procedures, safety standards, and statutory requirements.
Successful candidate will have:
Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Mining or similar relevant tertiary qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of mining engineering in open pit environment.
Experience with blast design and modelling software (ShotPlus or BlastIQ) and mine design software (Vulcan or Deswick).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping
A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to contribute to the MRM team and the broader Glencore group
At MRM, we are Territory First – we encourage and prioritise applications from current Northern Territory residents or those willing to relocate.
Current Glencore employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.
To learn more, contact us at mrmjobs@glencore.com.auNote: We may commence interviews and make appointments prior to the closing date.
Now and shape the future with Glencore.
Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Longevity and career development opportunities.
Job ID
43586/28753
Closing date
14/07/2026
Last Updated
16/06/2026
Mining Engineer
Glencore’s McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class Zinc-Lead mine with a long future. You’ll find our mine in the Gulf of Carpentaria, 900 km southeast of Darwin and 64 km from Borroloola. We produce and process Zinc, Lead and Silver from our open cut mining operations. They are then stored and transported to our Bing Bong loading facility and shipped to our customers all over the world. Our customers use our essential commodities in everyday products for mobility, infrastructure and communications.
Safety is the focal point to the success of MRM. Everyone at MRM is responsible for contributing to the operational disciplines that ensure we are all safe - this is critical in our day-to-day work.
Mining Engineering is unique at McArthur River Mine, apply today to find out more about the opportunities and experiences you would be exposed to, grow your career and challenge yourself.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer you could be accountable for a diverse range of tasks such as, daily and monthly mine plans, projects and costs, dump construction methodologies and long-term strategies, drill and blast, and continuous improvement of mining operations.
Key Responsibilities
Create and implement daily and monthly mine plans to support pit operations and over burden emplacement.
Design drill and blast patterns, haul roads, and pit/stockpile layouts
Monitor and maintain mining schedules, records, and reporting systems
Conduct cost analysis to support budgeting and forecasting
Liaise with a range of key stakeholders to ensure optimisation of resources to meet short and long term plans.
Prepare technical reports and production schedules.
Ensure compliance with site procedures, safety standards, and statutory requirements.
Successful candidate will have:
Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Mining or similar relevant tertiary qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of mining engineering in open pit environment.
Experience with blast design and modelling software (ShotPlus or BlastIQ) and mine design software (Vulcan or Deswick).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and housekeeping
A proactive mindset with a genuine desire to contribute to the MRM team and the broader Glencore group
At MRM, we are Territory First – we encourage and prioritise applications from current Northern Territory residents or those willing to relocate.
Current Glencore employees are encouraged to discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.
To learn more, contact us at mrmjobs@glencore.com.auNote: We may commence interviews and make appointments prior to the closing date.
Now and shape the future with Glencore.
