Mine Geologist

Mine Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer - Clarence

Posting Date: 26 Sept 2025

Job Function: Engineering and Technical

Company: Centennial Clarence Pty. Limited

Location: Australia

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Mine Geologist / Geotechnical Engineer that wants to build a lucrative career in the mining industry and secure a role with our Western based operation – Clarence Colliery.

At Centennial, we support your career growth by providing additional training and qualifications while you work leading to continual career development opportunities.

Our highly productive continuous mining operations maintain a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and dedication to our internal safety culture.

Close to the attractive Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Bathurst regions, there’s a large range of relocation options for places to live, schools, services and recreational activities to enjoy.

As well as the place change mining and pillar extraction mining that the mine is already famous for - The role offers growth with the opportunity to gain Short Wall mining experience, as the mine will expand into this new field in 2027

Reporting to the Technical Services, your responsibilities will include

- Mapping and assessment of underground roadways
- Design, auditing and implementation of strata control measures
- Developing hazard plans
- Management and Interpretation of surface to seam and inseam drilling
- Geological / Strata monitoring data collection, database management and data analysis
- Reporting non-compliances and developing remediation plans
- Providing suitable engagement and advice to support mining activities and work management systems and the mine schedule.

Centennial is offering

- Permanent full-time position
- Attractive salary package
- Career development and training opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts

Suitable candidates will have

- Tertiary Qualifications in Geology/Geoscience and/or Geotechnical Engineering
- A minimum of 3 years previous experience working across Geology / Geotechnical investigation, mapping, interpretation, design, and analysis
- Suitable experience in mine mapping and geological activities including surface seam and underground in seam drilling.
- Sound computer literacy skills and proficiency in AutoCAD drafting and geological / geotechnical databases
- Excellent work ethic and attendance record
- Commitment to site safety, operational practices, and mine production targets
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Operational experience suitable to enable the position to dovetail into mining activities and work management systems and the mine schedule
- Experience in various underground extraction methods such as longwall, miniwall and/or partial pillar.

About Centennial

Centennial Coal Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asia's largest independent Energy Group, Banpu Public Company Limited.

We employ over 1,600 highly skilled employees across our operations and are New South Wales leading supplier of coal-fired energy.

Centennial is the heart of innovation, technology and sustainability, offering a career that is both challenging and rewarding.

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