OPTI Engineering
Services

Engineering services that connect constraints, data and delivery.

We work with mine management teams to identify, quantify, implement and monitor optimisation opportunities, turning operational data into decisions that improve productivity and cost performance.

Typical engagement flow

1

Discovery and data review

2

Site investigations and constraints analysis

3

Options analysis, simulations and costs

4

Implementation and commissioning

5

Post-implementation monitoring and reporting

Discovery-first

Auditing & Investigations

Site-led investigations that identify the real bottleneck, quantify the operational drag and define what should be trialed next.

Auditing of engineering and mining systems
Root-cause analysis
Trialing of new systems or equipment
Measurement and verification

Mining system capability

Discovery-first

Open pit mining scene
Implementation-ready

Engineering Design

Engineering system design and re-design aligned to live mine conditions, production priorities and implementation constraints.

Engineering systems design / re-design
Compressed air
Service water
Operational technology design
Digitization systems' design

Mining system capability

Implementation-ready

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Options modeled before spend

Simulated Solutions

Simulation-led option analysis to pressure test schedules, reticulation layouts and control strategies before site changes are made.

Compressed air reticulation
Water reticulation
Control systems
Compressor schedules

Mining system capability

Options modeled before spend

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Operational visibility

Data Analysis & Reporting

Reporting systems that turn instrumentation and operational data into daily decisions, alerts and management visibility.

Production forecasting
Utility consumption monitoring and forecasting
Digital dashboards (Power BI)
Daily reporting
Automated alarm notifications and reporting

Mining system capability

Operational visibility

Industrial control room dashboard
EPCM

EPCM support across the project lifecycle.

Engineering, procurement, construction and management support across the full project lifecycle, from scope definition through handover and measured validation.

Engineering

  • Project scope, design, specification

Procurement

  • Supplier/vendor/contractor identification, selection and management
  • Material/equipment selection and delivery

Construction

  • Manage construction
  • Complete within scope/spec
  • Timeous and economic completion

Management

  • Project controls, planning and project management
  • Supplier/vendor/contractor management
  • Budgeting and costing
  • Quality assurance
Product Development & AI

Hardware, software and AI services.

Product development is structured around practical deployment, instrument-grade reliability and the realities of underground and surface operations.

Hardware Design

3D modelling in CAD software
3D prototyping
Injection molding
Milling and turning
PCB design
Motor specifications
Instrumentation specifications
Battery management systems

Software Design

Coding in all languages
Data capture
Data management
Data transfer
Data visualisation

AI Services

Existing solutions

Mine GPTAutomated Safety System

Custom solutions

Customised AI solutions for your business
Integrated safety systems with AI
Near miss risk analysis
Optical character reading and data processing
Building digital dashboards with safety and risk data

Services FAQ

What are typical timelines for an engineering or optimization project?
Smaller audits and investigations typically run for 2-6 weeks, while full design and EPCM projects can range from 3-12 months depending on scope, data availability and shutdown windows.
What deliverables can we expect at each project stage?
We provide clear written findings, quantified opportunity ranges, design documentation, simulations where applicable, implementation plans and commissioning reports with measured performance.
What data do you require to start?
We begin with available drawings, production reports, utility consumption data and existing control philosophies, then define any additional instrumentation or logging needed for the engagement.
How do you structure pilots or trials?
We agree trial boundaries, success metrics, monitoring periods and reporting frequency up front, ensuring that operational teams are part of the process and that outcomes are measurable.
How is handover and ongoing support handled?
We structure a formal handover including training, documentation and performance baselines, with the option for ongoing monitoring, reporting and refinement support.
What are the typical project phases?
Our work typically moves through pre-feasibility, feasibility, detailed design, implementation, commissioning and post-implementation monitoring with defined gates at each step.

For detailed scopes, site-specific timelines or to discuss a trial, please contact OPTI Engineering directly.