Engineer - Contracts & Analytics

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Mine Contracts, the Engineer - Contracts & Analytics will support the monitoring, analysis and reporting of contractor performance across the Carmichael Mine. This role is responsible for turning operational and contractual data into clear insights that support informed decision making, contractor performance, compliance and continuous improvement.

Working closely with Mine Contracts, Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, Commercial, Finance and contractor representatives, you will collect, validate and analyse data from multiple sources, develop dashboards and reports, monitor key performance indicators, identify trends and risks, and prepare reporting that supports operational and commercial outcomes.

This position is based at the Carmichael Mine in Central Queensland's Galilee Basin and is offered on eight days on, six days off (8 / 6) FIFO roster. The ideal candidate would FIFO out of Townsville, Rockhampton or Mackay (a flight time of 55 minutes). Candidates who live in the Isaac region also have the option to drive-in and drive-out.

The role will suit an analytical and detail-focused engineering professional who is interested in contract performance, data visualisation, reporting systems and business improvement in a large-scale mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, validate and analyse operational and contractual data to support contractor performance monitoring
• Develop, maintain and improve dashboards, reports and presentations that provide clear performance insights
• Monitor key performance indicators, service standards and contractual obligations across contractor agreements
• Identify trends, anomalies, risks and opportunities for operational and commercial improvement
• Assist with contract reviews, contractor performance meetings and compliance audits
• Prepare accurate reports, analysis and performance summaries, while improving reporting processes through automation and data quality improvements
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and contractor representatives to validate findings and support performance improvement

About You

You are a curious and analytical engineering professional who enjoys working with data, systems and stakeholders to solve problems and improve performance. You have strong attention to detail, communicate clearly and are confident interpreting data to produce meaningful insights for operational and commercial teams.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics or another engineering discipline with strong analytical capability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets and identify meaningful trends
• Advanced Excel capability and an interest in data visualisation, dashboard reporting and business systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate reports, presentations and performance summaries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data insights clearly to operational and commercial stakeholders
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, SAP, Pronto or similar business systems will be highly regarded but is not essential
• Current Standard 11, Queensland Coal Board Medical and QLD Class C Driver Licence, or the ability to obtain required site access requirements prior to commencement.

Why Join Bravus?

• Be part of the change - we are growing and taking over leadership onsite
• We are one of Queenslands largest and most significant mining operations
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Exposure to large-scale operations
• Modern equipment & systems
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing

About Us

Bravus Mining and Resources' Carmichael mine is an open cut thermal coal mine in the North Galilee Basin, approximately 160 kilometres northwest of the town of Clermont.

Carmichael produces more than 12 million tonnes of thermal coal for the export market each year, employing a workforce over 1400 people.

Bravus Mining and Resources is part of the Bravus group of Australian companies that encompass thermal coal, solar energy, port operations, and rail network and rail freight operations.

This integrated portfolio provides long‑term employment opportunities and career pathways for people who want to build experience and progress across different parts of the resources and infrastructure value chain.

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This role is being sourced by our in-house recruitment team. We respectfully request recruitment agencies do not approach us about this opportunity.

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