Mine Geologist

Mine Geologist

About the Business

• Permanent role, long-term stability
• Work in a positive safety culture with a focus on continual learning
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

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We are Australia's largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1400 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Geology, you will be part of a successful Technical Services team that enjoy what they do and value each other's contributions. The Mine Geologist provides generalist geological support to both the Technical Services team and Operational teams. The role will require:

• Daily coal quality control and horizon management

• Provision of support for production teams to ensure best practice mining hygiene and maximum resource recovery.

• Mining reconciliation to support Mine Planning processes.

• Optimise productivity and deliver value via the interpretation and distribution of geological data.

• Provide guidance to Logistics and Coal Preparation Plant on coal delivery and quality parameters.

• Geological hazard identification

• Lead a safe culture environment with a focus on driving safe behaviors at all times.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will display the Yancoal – 'Our Way' behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a 'One Team' culture. Along with promoting and driving the Yancoal values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity, and Excellence. To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology / Geoscience

• Experience in the coal industry in a multi seam environment

• High proficiency in the interpretation and analysis of coal quality data

• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in coal reconciliation, coal recovery, loss, dilution and washability

• Knowledge of the Mine Planning process and understanding of where each geological function adds value

• Excellent communication both written and verbal with strong stakeholder engagement

• Results focused with a continuous improvement attitude

• Australian Drivers Licence

Desirable criteria:

• Experience with Minescape or Mine Planning Software

• Experience in Resource modelling

• Experience with Geotechnical assessment and monitoring techniques

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants.
• 10 x monthly RDO's
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family.
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period.
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifices options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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Applications close: Friday 14 June 2024