Senior Shift Engineer - Appin

  • Menangle
  • Permanent
  • Wed Apr 15 04:56:31 2026
  • 8322

Redpath Mining is seeking a Senior Shift Engineer on an 8/6 roster to join our passionate and highly skilled Shaft Sinking Team working at the Appin project in New South Wales

Benefits of working with Redpath

  • Work/life balance on an even time roster
  • Business improvement and innovation rewards
  • Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
  • Discounted health insurance with BUPA
  • Exclusive access to Redpaths benefits, rewards and discounts program
  • Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that is free for all the family

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Engineering Superintendent with the formulation of engineering strategies, policies, and plans
  • Following and advising upon project schedules, budgets, quality, and safety standards
  • Providing consultation and advice on engineering methods and procedures
  • Liaising and collaborating with other professionals and departments including operations, maintenance, procurement, project controls, quality, commissioning and construction managers
  • Following quality assurance-quality control (QA/QC) procedures, cost, safety standards, and ensuring standards are met
  • Executing activities of shaft engineering aspects
  • Interpreting plans and specifications and ensuring project conformity including any relevant laws and regulations
  • Contributing to research and development projects

Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in mining, or equivalent with relevant experience
  • 3-5 years mining industry experience desirable
  • Experience in site-based role on construction projects essential
  • Proficiency in mine planning and design and project scheduling preferred
  • Exposure to drill and blast
  • Proven capability to work in a complex environment
  • Ability to apply for a current National Police Clearance and pass a pre - employment medical before commencing the position

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

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