Mine Surveyor

Mine Surveyor

Location: Blackwater, QLD 4717
Roster: Monday to Friday or 8/6

About the Business

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
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 3,000 people across its operations.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Mine Surveyor to join our team Technical Services Team.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Survey Superintendent this role will have a direct impact to the success of Yarrabee mine and the successful candidate will gain exposure to all areas of mining.  You will bring your experience and enthusiasm into the role and provide specialist advice and solutions in a geologically challenging and exciting workplace. The flat structure of Yancoal Australia will give you exposure to all levels of the business skills and knowledge.
This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual, who enjoys both engaging with broad stakeholders groups and working autonomously. We are looking for a self-starter who wants to take the next step in their career whilst working for a reputable mining company.

Experience and Qualifications

To be successful in the role you will have the following attributes:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Mine Surveying (Diploma or higher)
• Current  Australian drivers' licence
• Experience working in the mining industry
• Highly developed skills pertaining to mining software packages and surveying practices
• Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues.

Competent computer use with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

Skills and Experience

• Excellent working understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations, particularly Recognised Standard 10 -Mine surveying and drafting.
• Sound understanding of global positioning systems and total station use.
• Well experienced in the provision of surveying applications within an Open Cut coal mining environment.
• UAV experiences in Multi Rotor and VTOL (Preferred)
• Well experienced in maintaining communication across several departments

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.
The following benefits are available to eligible salaried employees:

• Corporate Subsidised Health Cover Premiums
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Educations Assistance
• Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave Provisions
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Local Housing Allowance
• Local Sporting Allowance

If you would like to apply for this role please click the Apply button.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement before the advertised end date and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
Application close: 26 April 2024
 

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