Mining Engineer

About Kantra

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) is a growing ASX-listed Australian copper producer with its heart in South Australia. Kantra has operated since 2005 and completed open-pit mining at Kanmantoo in 2020. In 2023, we commenced development of our underground mine and in 2024 completed our transition to underground copper production.

Our operation is well capitalised with a 3–3.6Mtpa processing plant, with permitted surface infrastructure in place. Kantra Copper is also testing the next suite of high-potential targets. In addition to the Kanmantoo operation, we have a large land holding of granted Exploration Licences in South-eastern South Australia, which are highly prospective for the discovery of economic copper deposits within a variety of geological settings.

Kantra Copper supplies critical minerals for a sustainable future, backed by long-standing environmental stewardship and strong stakeholder relationships. With a well-understood ore body and proven metallurgy, we deliver stable performance, deep regional know-how, and active participation in South Australia’s mining community.

About the Role

Kantra Copper is seeking an experienced Mining Engineer to join our team; you would be working closely with the engineering and mining team, but you will be responsible for stope design, drill & blast, and short-term scheduling at Kanmantoo. You’ll transform concept designs into executable plans for operations, close plan-vs-actual gaps quickly, and help lift copper production across a compact, collaborative site. With many growth opportunities still to be realised at Kanmantoo, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our site through design optimisation and infrastructure selection.

Reporting to the Mine Engineering Superintendent, offering an 8:6 roster 10 hours a day on a stable roster, where you can be home nightly supporting quality of life balance.

Based in the Adelaide Hills, Kantra Copper’s Kanmantoo operation offers a great local lifestyle with the convenience of being only 55mins from the Adelaide CBD, 25mins from Mount Barker and 30mins from Murray Bridge.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop stope designs, extraction plans and reconcile mined stopes against plan
• Prepare designs for production drilling, charging and mine development plans
• QAQC of drill hole deviation, stope charging including monitoring of charging behaviors and review of compliance to plan
• Management of explosive requirements for the mine plan
• Develop and execution of short-term (weekly to monthly) mine plans that align with the sites medium-and long-term plans
• Analyse reports, schedules, work plans and production data to correlate into weekly and monthly reports
• Identification and accountability for the cost-efficient design and mining of the orebodies
• Collaborate and support technical services, mining, processing and maintenance teams, providing training and technical expertise to personnel

About you:

As a Mining Engineer, you will ideally be a safety-focused and results-driven team member with strong initiative, adaptability, and a passion for continuous improvement. Known for your collaborative approach and strong organisational skills, you communicate effectively and work well across teams. You will take ownership of your work, maintain compliance with safety standards, and thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a real impact.

To be eligible for this role, you will need:

• Current South Australian Driver’s License
• Graduate qualification in Mining Engineering or recognised equivalent qualifications
• Good health and physical fitness are compatible with working on a mine site and undertaking manual handling tasks safely
• High level communication (written & verbal), interpersonal and time management skills
• Full Australian working rights

Highly regarded:

• Strong analytical thinking, with a natural problem-solving capability
• A proactive nature with a strong desire to succeed, work in with other team members and demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Good organisational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet specific timelines and prioritise works in a constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated positive team-based behaviors and attitude and able to competently work independently with minimum supervision to achieve team objectives
• Willing and able to work flexible hours if required
• Experienced and competent in the use of 4WD vehicles in off-road environments
• Initiative, flexibility, and a commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Competent use of Deswik

Why Kantra?

• Enjoy the benefit of being home every night
• Short-term incentive performance bonus opportunity
• Supportive team culture in a growing South Australian mining business
• Long-term career opportunity at Kanmantoo as underground operations continue to grow

Kantra Copper is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value people for their skills, experience and contribution, and for the way they work with others. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability and people from diverse backgrounds. Bullying, harassment and discrimination are not accepted at Kantra Copper. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or employment, please let us know.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening, and participate in ongoing medical surveillance and routine drug and alcohol testing in line with our Fitness for Work requirements.

Our Values

Safety – We are committed to a safe and responsible work environment where every person goes home safely. We proactively manage risks, follow best practices, and look out for one another to prevent incidents before they happen.

Integrity – We do what is right, even when no one is watching. Our operations are built on trust, accountability, and ethical decision-making to ensure long-term success for our people, community and stakeholders.

Delivery – We focus on efficiency, reliability, and innovation to produce copper at the lowest sustainable cost. We take pride in delivering on our commitments and continuously improving our processes.

Apply now

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply now through this portal.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the candidate’s application, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

** Only residential candidates considered