Bengalla - Mine Geologist (Coal Quality)

Permanent Full-Time role
Collaborative and professional team culture
Work for a mine that values timely, reliable geological input
About Us
Bengalla Mining Company
is a joint venture with a strong track record of achievement. Our focus is on maintaining strong safety, productivity, and profitability results. We have a collaborative team culture and a highly professional and rewarding work environment. Operational since 1999, Bengalla is in Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley, and supplies international markets with approximately 13 Mtpa.
Bengalla is an open cut coal mine offering a residential lifestyle. The development consent for the operation provides the ability to mine through to 2039. We pride ourselves on the professionalism with which we pursue our goals and our strong links into our community.
The Role
Reporting to the Short-Term Planning Superintendent, we are seeking an experienced Mine Geologist to join the Technical Services Team. This role works closely with the Planning, Mining, CHPP & Logistics teams.
As a Mine Geologist you are the interpreter between the resource and the operation. This role focuses on influencing planning, coal mining and coal processing performance through the practical application of geological and operational information and mining know-how.
In this role, you will
Lead coal mined and coal crushed performance with a focus on productivity, quality and handleability through processing
Lead coal recovery in line with reserved tonnages and qualities
Undertake routine pit and stockpile inspections providing guidance and feedback to planning and production teams on coal mining practices
Provide Daily coal mining, stockpiling and feed plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
Provide coal exposure and mining guidance through plans and directly to operations
Maintain in-pit and ROM coal inventory movements for up-to-date, short-term scheduling
Maintain and improve reconciliation processes
Assist in conventional mine geology processes of data collection, interpretation
Undertake projects and investigations and identify improvement initiatives. Provide support in delivering outcomes and achieving improvement.
Work across a range of software to both review existing information and collect new information, generating and building on databases relevant to modelling, mine designs, coal quality, recovery
Improve and develop the role, site systems, and processes over time.
What we're looking for
A degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, or demonstrated relevant experience (Essential)
Open Cut Coal mining geology experience (Essential), Hunter Valley or multi-seam mining (Advantageous)
Experience in a coal mining or coal planning role (Advantageous)
An understanding of coal quality / beneficiation
Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work well with people from all backgrounds at all levels within the business, including experience working closely with production teams
Ability to turn data and observations into clear, practical advice
Confidence with numbers, writing, and using geological software/tool
Safety-focused and systems-oriented
Always looking for ways to improve and work smarter
Comfortable speaking up and driving performance
Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
Driver's Licence
Senior Geologists are equally encouraged to apply, with the package considering experience and capability.
What We Offer
Bengalla values its people and their contribution to the operation. Our well-established employee benefits program offers choice and flexibility to enhance the lifestyle and wellbeing of our team. With benefits including subsidised health insurance, salary packaging, self-education assistance, salary continuance and gym memberships we make the health, safety, and well-being of our people our absolute priority.
This is a great opportunity to join the professional and friendly team at Bengalla Mining Company and opportunities such as this are few within the region.
Note: Only applicants with unrestricted rights to work in Australia will be considered for this position.
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