Production Engineer - Underground Mining

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join a high-grade underground gold and antimony operation in Central Victoria. This is a hands-on operational engineering position requiring strong underground drill & blast capability and practical narrow-vein mining experience. Working closely with underground operations, geology and survey, you will be responsible for delivering practical engineering solutions that maximise ore recovery while maintaining tight control over dilution and overbreak. Key Responsibilities Underground production drill & blast designDesign and optimisation of narrow-vein stopingShort-term production planning and schedulingStope and development designMonitor blast performance, dilution, recovery and overbreakConduct regular underground inspections of production areasTrack production and development against forecastWork closely with Shift Supervisors on daily production planningProvide practical engineering support to underground operationsAssist with geotechnical inspections and rehabilitation planningContinuously improve drill & blast performance and mining efficiency About You Ideally You Will Have Degree qualification in Mining EngineeringMinimum 2+ years' underground mining experienceStrong underground drill & blast design experienceExperience within narrow-vein underground miningPractical understanding of narrow-vein stoping methodsExperience with underground production planning and mine designStrong understanding of dilution and overbreak controlExperience with Deswik or similar mine design softwareStrong operational and problem-solving capability Experience in narrow-vein gold or other high-grade metalliferous operations will be particularly attractive. This is a residential operation offering an 8/6 roster, providing the opportunity to work in underground mining while being home at the end of each shift. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.