Senior Mining Engineer - Western Region

About the Role

Centennial is recruiting for an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join our corporate Technical team in the Lithgow region. This role will focus on medium and long-term technical planning, mining studies, strategic assessments, and Life of Mine (LoM) plans, which are critical to supporting Centennial’s five operational mine sites and projects across NSW. The role will also contribute to rehabilitation and post-mining land-use development, including exciting BESS and industrial rezoning projects.

About the Technical Services Team

Our Technical team is dedicated to developing our people and optimising our assets with innovative ideas that continuously improve value. You will collaborate closely with experienced technical, development, and financial experts and receive additional training and qualification opportunities to further develop your career.

This position is based in Centennial’s corporate team with occasional travel to operational sites in the Lithgow region.

Reporting to the General Manager Technical Services you will be responsible for

• Supporting the development of Life of Mine (LoM) schedules in XPAC, and delivering long-term strategic mine plans
• Completing mining engineering work scopes as part of Concept, Prefeasibility, and Feasibility Studies
• Developing mine plans and designs that consider factors such as deposit characteristics, geotechnical considerations, safety regulations, and environmental impacts
• Providing guidance, support, and development to site-based mining engineers to ensure alignment between medium / short-term planning and long-term company objectives
• Conducting reconciliations on executed mine plans to track design and operational performance, ensuring continuous improvement
• Ensuring all mine planning and engineering is completed in line with corporate standards
• Analyzing operational data to implement strategies that optimise processes, reduce costs, and maximise coal recovery

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About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy.

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology, and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

Applications close – Sunday 14th December 2025