Surface Mining Engineering
Expert consulting in open pit operations, scheduling, drill & blast, and production optimisation across Australia.
At Crisp Mining Engineering, I bring over 15 years of mining experience across to support your mine site’s performance, safety, and efficiency.
Credentials
Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Hons)
Former Open Pit Mine Manager and General Manager
Expert in mine planning and scheduling — short to medium term focus
Proven experience in mine startup — site establishment, contractor mobilisation, and operational setup
Specialist in drill & blast design and operations
Strong track record in production ramp-up and target achievement
Practical operator — fast, reliable, no fluff
About me.
I’m Chris Aitchison, the founder and sole consultant at Crisp Mining Engineering. I bring over 15 years of real world experience in open pit mining, having worked from the ground up as a Mining Engineer, Mine Manager, and General Manager.
After years in mining leadership, I started Crisp Mining Engineering to offer practical, high impact consulting that helps sites improve safety, efficiency, and production outcomes—without the overheads of a large firm.
When you engage Crisp Mining Engineering, you’re dealing directly with a mining professional who understands pit challenges from first hand experience and speaks the same language as your site teams.
"Good planning speaks for itself — bad planning needs explaining."
— Chris Aitchison