Senior Mining Engineer (Kanmantoo)

Hillgrove Resources (ASX:HGO) is a growing Australian copper producer based in Kanmantoo, South Australia. The company operates a 33.6Mtpa processing plant and is developing the Kanmantoo underground mine. Hillgrove is looking for a Senior Mining Engineer (Underground) to lead drill & blast, ventilation and short‑term scheduling functions at the site. Responsibilities
- Own drill & blast and ventilation strategies and oversee delivery of weekly/monthly schedule processes.
- Develop and optimise designs in Deswik, applying robust QA/QC processes throughout.
- Support the selection and implementation of mine infrastructure such as ventilation and dewatering networks.
- Produce explicit, actionable work instructions for supervisors and crews.
- Lead daily commitment reviews; track plan versus actual and recover variances quickly.
- Collaborate with geology, survey and operations teams to maximise copper production.
- Contribute to cost/productivity analysis and support budgeting and forecast inputs.
- Drive critical control management and continuous underground improvement. Qualifications and Experience
- Mining Engineering degree (or equivalent) with underground experience.
- Demonstrated stope design and UG drill & blast ownership, preferably in smaller/owner‑operator environments.
- Proven mine development design experience.
- Proficiency in Deswik for design/scheduling.
- Sound understanding of UG ventilation design and management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear instructions and concise reports.
- Proven safety mindset with practical hazard identification and follow‑through. Roster & Location Roster: 8:6 (10‑hour shifts). Location: Kanmantoo (Adelaide Hills) DIDO only; must live within daily driving distance or be willing to relocate into the Adelaide/Adelaide Hills radius. Relocation
- Up to 6 weeks basic on‑site accommodation is available to aid relocation into the DIDO range.
- Broader relocation support may be negotiable based on experience and needs. Projects You’ll Influence
- Commencement and ramp‑up of production from the Nugent orebody, including primary ventilation installation.
- Review and optimize mine dewatering strategies and implementation.
- Support exploration, development and design work for the Emily Star prospect. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rpoc4