Porgera | Engineer - Planning - Mine Engineering Services Underground

Engineer, Planning - MES Underground

About Us

New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a leading mining company dedicated to sustainable practices and community engagement in Papua New Guinea. As the operator of the Porgera Gold Mine, we focus on extracting high-quality mineral resources while prioritizing the well-being of our employees, the environment, and the local communities. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and responsible mining ensures that we not only contribute to the economy but also support the development and prosperity of the regions we operate in. At NPL, we strive to create a positive impact, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting sustainable growth for future generations.

NPL now has a vacancy for a qualified and experienced individual to join our Mine Technical Services Department as an Engineer - Planning - MES Underground.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Planning Engineer, the Underground Engineer, Planning is responsible for development, optimization and maintenance of short to medium term underground mine plans. The role supports safe, efficient and cost -effective mining operations through high-quality technical planning, scheduling and engineering analysis, while ensuring compliance with statutory, safety and company standards.

In this role, you will:

Mine Planning & Design

•    Develop and maintain short-term, medium-term underground plans
•    Design underground development layouts, infrastructure plans in accordance with geotechnical, ventilation and operational requirements
•    Ensure integration of geology, geotechnical, ventilation and survey inputs into mine plans
 

Scheduling

•    Develop Short and Mid-Term schedule using Excel, Deswik scheduler. 
•    Evaluation alternative mining methods and sequencing options to optimize productivity and cost.
•    Track plan versus actual performance and provide variance analysis
•    Conduct trade-off studies and risk assessments

Technical Services Support

•    Maintain a high level of health and safety awareness and comply with the NPL’s Occupational Health & Safety Policy and all health and safety rules and procedures
•    Provide engineering support to underground operations, including production trouble shooting and design modifications

About You

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experiences:
•    Tertiary Qualifications in Mine Engineering, or related
•    Minimum 3 years of experience working in Underground Mining environment 
•    Experience with underground mining methods (Longhole open stoping)
•    Working knowledge of relevant mining legislation and safety standards
•    Membership of AusIMM and Engineers PNG (IEPNG)
•    Proficiency in mining technology and heavy equipment, advanced skills in mine planning software (preferably Deswik), strong computer skills, excellent Knowledge           of open pit mining technology and heavy production equipment
•    High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in PNG.

Working Conditions

•    Combination of office-based planning work and Underground site exposure
•    May require rostered shift or site-based rosters depending on operation
•    Use of PPE and adherence to all safety protocols required

Mobilization Requirement

In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the opportunity to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge.  This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL’s social performance and people knowledge.  

You will be joining an operation that values safety and lead a team towards best-in-class safety practices whilst contributing to the development of a highly capable national workforce, making a lasting impact on the industry.

This role is offered on a FIFO basis with a 21/14 roster and a highly competitive remuneration package.

Note: This advert will be open until 22nd of May, 2026.  If you do not hear from NPL within two (2) weeks of this date, please consider your application unsuccessful for this opportunity.