Medium Term Planning Engineer

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Gowrie Junction, Queensland, Australia Yancoal Australia Ltd Full time

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Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning

Yancoal MTW is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team on a fulltime basis. You will join a Technical Services team responsible for short, medium and long term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, pit geology and survey. Our planning scope and close working relationship with Mine Operations allows us to support our people to develop their skills and reach their potential.

Mining Engineer - Medium Term Planning

Yancoal MTW is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team on a fulltime basis. You will join a Technical Services team responsible for short, medium and long term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, pit geology and survey. Our planning scope and close working relationship with Mine Operations allows us to support our people to develop their skills and reach their potential.

About The Business

  • Permanent opportunities with competitive benefits
  • Great company culture with a focus on development
  • Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

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 an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.

Job Tasks And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer and working a Monday – Friday roster, you will support the development of the LOM, 5-year plan, budget and rolling 18-month forecast. You will be part of a successful Technical Services team that enjoy what they do and value each other's contributions. The role will require you to:
  • Support the production of LOM plans per Yancoal requirements, including schedules, financials and forward work plans;
  • Contribute reserves and schedules for the budget and 5-year plan processes;
  • Evaluate mine planning options to improve operational efficiency;
  • Maintain an inventory of medium-term designs, out to 18 months;
  • Liaise and engage with the operational, projects and E&C teams to ensure delivery of the plan;
  • Coach and mentor other team members, including graduates;
  • Monitor compliance to legislative requirements and site standards; and
  • Apply a continuous improvement methodology to all that you do.

Skills And Experience

The successful candidate will display the Yancoal – 'Our Way' behaviours in everyday practice and foster 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
  • A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or in a related engineering discipline
  • Mining experience in large-scale operations, preferably in coal
  • Experience with CAD design software packages such as Deswik, Minex or Vulcan
  • An eye for detail and an ability to develop practical and achievable mine designs and schedules
  • Strong communication and time management skills coupled with an ability to problem-solve
  • An ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders across the business
  • Leadership, mentoring and coaching skills
  • Advanced MS Office Skills

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
  • Salary continuance and life insurance
  • 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
  • Subsidised private health insurance
  • Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
  • Study assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Access to financial education and banking discounts
  • Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
  • Service recognition rewards
  • Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

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.

Applications Close: 12 September 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
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  • Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
  • IndustriesMining

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