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Partnering with Silverstone means access to tailored workforce solutions delivered with expertise, reliability, and a focus on safety. We manage every aspect of recruitment and workforce deployment, from candidate sourcing and skills verification to compliance and on-site support. Our collaborative approach ensures your projects are fully staffed with qualified personnel, enabling efficient operations and peace of mind across every stage of delivery.
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Silverstone supports clients with end-to-end workforce solutions, combining recruitment expertise, compliance knowledge, and on-site management to deliver efficient, safe, and reliable staffing for projects across mining, construction, and infrastructure.
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Senior Mine Engineer
Are you an experienced Underground Mining Engineer looking to step into a highly influential operational leadership role with strong contractor management and infrastructure project exposure?
We are seeking a Senior Engineer: Operations to join a high-performing underground mining operation, playing a critical role in managing underground business partners, operational infrastructure projects, and contract performance to support safe and efficient production outcomes.
This is a site-based leadership role offering the opportunity to work closely with Mining Leadership, Contracts, Geotechnical, and Operational teams while driving performance across multiple underground contractors and infrastructure workstreams.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Unit Manager: Underground Mining, you will be responsible for overseeing contractor performance, operational project delivery, cost control, safety compliance, and infrastructure execution across underground mining operations.
You will manage key underground mining contractors including:
- Raisebore
- Fibrecrete
- Cable Bolt Drilling & Installation
- Drill Consumables
- Surface Haulage Contractors
You will also play a key role in coordinating operational construction and underground infrastructure projects to optimise mining performance and production delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage underground business partners to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of contracted works
- Lead contractor performance, compliance, forecasting, cost control, accruals, and variation management
- Monitor and mitigate operational, financial, and safety risks across underground operations
- Support construction and infrastructure-based projects from scoping through to execution and handover
- Coordinate with operational leadership, geotechnical engineering, and Perth-based contracts teams
- Drive compliance with OHS and Environmental Management Systems
- Lead toolbox meetings, investigations, audits, and safety initiatives
- Supervise underground construction crews and all-rounder operators
- Provide operational reporting, stakeholder communication, and technical updates
To be successful, you will bring:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Mining or related discipline)
- Minimum 7 years’ underground mining experience
- Strong experience in contractor and contract management within underground operations
- Exposure to underground infrastructure and operational project delivery
- Strong understanding of underground mining production systems and contractor coordination
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, accruals, and cost performance
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced operational mining environments
Desirable:
- FCMMC or working towards
- Project Management or Contract Management exposure
- Experience managing operational and infrastructure-based mining projects
If you are a proactive and commercially minded Underground Mining Engineer looking to take ownership of contractor performance, operational infrastructure, and underground project execution, we would love to hear from you.
Why Work for Silverstone
At Silverstone, we value our people as much as our projects. We offer a supportive, safety-first environment where professional growth, skills development, and career progression are a priority. By joining our team, you’ll work on challenging and rewarding projects across mining, construction, and engineering, alongside experienced professionals who are committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
FAQS
At Silverstone, we pride ourselves on delivering workforce solutions that are reliable, efficient, and tailored to client and candidate needs. With a focus on safety, compliance, and practical expertise, we ensure that every engagement is managed professionally, from recruitment to on-site support. Our team works closely with clients and candidates to provide solutions that drive success for all parties.
What types of workforce solutions does Silverstone offer?
We provide tailored workforce solutions across mining, construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects, including labour hire, specialised trades, site supervisors, and project-based teams.
How does Silverstone ensure candidates are suitable for the roles?
All candidates undergo a rigorous screening process, including skills verification, compliance checks, and safety training, ensuring they meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
Can Silverstone provide staff for remote or challenging sites?
Yes. Our team has extensive experience deploying personnel to remote locations across Western Australia, ensuring reliable mobilisation, accommodation, and support for on-site operations.
Does Silverstone support ongoing workforce management?
Absolutely. We provide full workforce management services, including rostering, compliance monitoring, performance tracking, and HR support, to ensure projects run smoothly.
Why choose Silverstone for workforce solutions?
Silverstone combines industry knowledge, a strong safety culture, and client-focused processes to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant workforce solutions that meet the unique demands of each project.