Geologist

Geologist

About the Business

• Work as part of a strong and cohesive team
• Monday to Friday role
• Based at Camberwell in the Hunter Valley

Yancoal Australia is Australia’s largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland.  Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 4,000 people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Our Ashton Coal Operations include an underground mine and coal handling and preparation plant, located in Camberwell.  The site operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Geologist, the successful applicant will form part of the Technical Services Department and be responsible for:

• Underground/Surface geological mapping
• Assist with the maintenance of Ashton's geological model
• Development of Underground Authority to Mine plans for Longwall and Development panels
• Assist with tenement management and other JORC related work
• Assist with Annual Exploration plans, associated drilling programs and other related activities

Skills and Experience

To be considered, you will be able to confidently meet the following criteria:

• A degree in Geology, Geoscience or Science (with a Geology Major)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Underground coal mining (essential)
• Sound understanding of responsibilities in relation to the WH&S Mines & Petroleum Act and Regulations
• Experience with Minex Geological modelling software (preferred)
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles.

• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants. 
• 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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