Planning Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Engineer Planning to join our Technical Services team at Lihir, one of the world’s largest gold mining operations. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Planning, you will provide technical engineering support across mine planning, closure planning and project development activities, working closely with Mining, Environment, Closure and Technical Services teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for mine planning, closure planning and project development activities.
• Develop practical engineering solutions that support safe, efficient and sustainable operational outcomes.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining, Civil, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in mine planning, technical services, project engineering, closure planning or related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Required skills

• Open‑pit mining experience.
• Mine closure, rehabilitation or environmental planning experience.
• Knowledge of tailings and water management projects.
• Project management experience.
• Familiarity with mine planning, scheduling or engineering software.