Mining Engineer

2 weeks ago


Singleton, Australia YanCoal Full time

Mining Engineer

About the Business

  • Work for a nationally recognized company
  • Join a supportive and high-performing team
  • Location: Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are the largest coal producer in Australia, bringing in over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment. Our operations span across NSW, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Mining Engineer to join our team at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth. As part of the Technical Services team, you will be involved in short, medium, and long term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, pit geology, and survey.

This role focuses on delivering quality engineering outputs in Dragline Design and Scheduling, primarily in short-term planning (STP). You will collaborate closely with Mine Operations to ensure practical and valuable dragline plans.

Reporting to the STP Senior Mining Engineer, you will work Monday to Friday, contributing to a successful team that values collaboration and individual contributions. The role includes:

  • Improving the Dragline Planning System
  • Direct involvement in short-term Dragline Planning and other value-adding projects
  • Contributing to the wider Mine Planning team
  • Ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and site standards
  • Supporting, mentoring, and training peers in the Technical Services team

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will embody the Yancoal 'Our Way' behaviors and foster a 'One Team' culture, reflecting the values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence.

Essential Criteria:

  • Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related field
  • Prior experience in mine planning in Open Cut Coal Mining
  • Proficiency in mine planning systems such as Deswik, Vulcan, or similar
  • Detail-oriented with a practical approach to mine designs and schedules
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Stakeholder management abilities
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
  • NSW driver's license

Desirable criteria:

  • Experience in dragline planning and scheduling

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages and a range of benefits including:

  • Retail discounts, corporate health insurance, and financial assistance for qualifications
  • 18 weeks of paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and insurance cover
  • Salary sacrifice options, service recognition rewards, and Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply
If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, submit your application by the closing date of Friday, June 28, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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