Coal Industry Safety Specialist

4 days ago


Gunnedah, Australia Whitehaven Coal Full time

About Whitehaven Coal


Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia's only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, we continue to grow our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.



Our Values: A Key Driver of Success

Our STRIVE values connect us and define how we behave. We award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.



About This Role

Our operations at Vickery Mine have an opening for an experienced Open Cut Examiner (OCE) to provide safety leadership and compliance in all operational areas.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead continuous improvement activities to increase mining and plant efficiency
  • Monitor production and coal quality targets and assist with production planning
  • Conduct statutory inspections of an open cut operation
  • Supervise and direct mining crews including provision of pre-shift information and shift planning
  • Contribute to the development of a positive and collaborative organisational culture


Requirements

The successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of mining legislation, safety and environmental systems as well as open cut mining techniques. Additional requirements are:



  • OCE Certificate (Essential)
  • Experience as a supervisor and multi-skilled operator in the mining industry
  • Strong commitment to safety and our "STRIVE" values
  • Ability to work 7/7 roster


Why Join Our Team?

We offer:



  • Attractive salary ($120,000 - $150,000 per year)
  • Career development, mentorship and coaching
  • Access to salary packaging including novated leasing
  • Employee referral scheme - $3000 for successful referrals
  • 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks annual leave


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.




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