Principal Mining Engineer (UG - Micromine Advance)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Weir scores B on the Alion truth index.
Principal Mining Engineer (UG - Micromine Advance)
Job Summary
Join Micromine and play a key role in helping underground mining operations improve planning outcomes through cutting-edge technology.
Key Selling Points
- Be the technical face of Micromine Advance, our next-generation underground planning and scheduling solution
- Combine operational mining expertise with industry-leading technology
- Work with mining companies across Australia and globally
- Influence product development through direct customer and industry engagement
- Hybrid Perth-based role with global exposure
- Backed by Weir's global reach and resources
About Us
We are a global mining software business bringing together the expertise of Micromine, Motion Metrics and Fast2Mine.
Our solutions help mining companies explore, design, plan and operate more effectively through industry-leading software, AI, machine vision and automation technologies. From geology and mine planning to fleet performance and operational optimisation, we help customers improve productivity, efficiency and sustainability across the mining value chain.
Backed by Weir's global reach and resources, we combine deep mining expertise with a strong innovation roadmap, delivering trusted technology solutions used by mining operations around the world.
The Opportunity
This role is part of Micromine, one of the specialist businesses within Weir Software Solutions.
As a Principal Mining Engineer, you will be the technical expert behind Micromine Advance, our advanced underground mine planning and scheduling solution. Working closely with customers and commercial teams, you will build demonstration models, develop production schedules, lead software evaluations and showcase how advanced planning technology can help mining operations make smarter, more confident decisions.
The Impact you’ll have
- Deliver engaging technical demonstrations of Micromine Advance to prospective and existing customers.
- Build underground mining models and planning scenarios to support evaluations and proof-of-concepts.
- Partner with the wider team to support software consulting opportunities and customer engagements.
- Demonstrate the value of advanced scheduling, forecasting and scenario analysis to mining stakeholders.
- Provide trusted technical guidance to customers throughout their evaluation and adoption journey.
What you need to succeed
- Degree qualifications in Mining Engineering.
- Significant underground hard rock mining experience, ideally within planning, scheduling or production engineering environments.
- Strong understanding of underground mine planning, scheduling, production forecasting and operational constraints.
- Experience with mine planning and scheduling software such as Micromine Advance, Deswik, Spry, EPS, MineRP or similar platforms.
- Ability to engage and influence both technical and operational stakeholders.
- Strong presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
- Previous experience in technical consulting, customer-facing or pre-sales roles will be highly regarded.
What you can expect from us
· Hybrid working model
· Competitive remuneration
· Career development within a growing global organisation
· 14 weeks paid parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
· Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and gym membership
Apply Now
If you are looking to shape the future direction of technology in the industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To learn more, visit our website at www.micromine.com or LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir Software Solutions is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds to apply.
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