Senior Mining Engineer

2 weeks ago

Blackwater, Australia YanCoal Full time

SENIOR MINING ENGINEER

Location: Blackwater, QLD 4717

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.
 

Yarrabee have an an excellent opportunity for a Senior Mining Engineer to secure a truly challenging role that will stretch your technical ability in a diverse mining business

About the Role

Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, the Senior Mining Engineer's key responsibilities include but are not limited to;

  • The coordination, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Mine Plan within the 0-18 Month time horizon, this includes the creation and maintenance of the 3 Month Plan, Short Range Forecast (SRF), Dig & Dump Design, Haulage optimisation and all other associated planning functions
  • Review and approve Short Term Dig & Dump and Drill & Blast plans developed by the Production/Mining Engineers
  • Effectively communicate the Mine Plan outputs to the required stakeholders to ensure it is effectively understood and implemented.
  • Input into the development of the annual budget and 5YP.
  • Act as a role model within the Technical Services team providing mentoring and coaching support to others as required while also providing direct supervision for the Graduate Mining Engineer.
  • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Roster: Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements.

About You

  • Ideally you will have a Tertiary Qualification in Mining Engineering or similar technical discipline
  • You will have a strategic mindset and possess strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
  • A minimum 3 years’ experience in Technical Roles within the Mining Industry
  • Previous experience in Operational Planning encompassing short term, medium term and long term planning
  • Highly developed skills pertaining to mining software packages and engineering practices(Vulcan, Deswik, SPRY)
  • You will be passionate about your work, able to engage with clients and peers and be a highly motivated individual who is proactive with a "can do" attitude
  • Excellent planning and organising skills, the ability coach / mentor junior engineers and to enlist help or resources when required.

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
  • Education Assistance
  • Service Recognition
  • Paid Parental Leave Provisions
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Local Housing Allowance
  • Local Sporting Allowance

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role and are keen to start an exciting new journey with us please click the Apply button.
Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
 

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