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is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. We help power developed and emerging economies in Asia where there is strong and growing demand for our product, particularly for use in high-efficiency, low-emissions coal-fired power stations. With 20 years of industry experience we have developed a growing reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.
The Role: Drill & Blast Superintendent, Open Cut Operations (Tarrawonga, NSW)
An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Drill & Blast Superintendent to join the team at Tarrawonga. Direct supervision of the day to day Drill & Blast operations with the responsibility for maintaining a safe operation through effective leadership of the Drill & Blast team and ensuring compliance with all statutory laws, company policies and procedures whilst meeting the required production quantities and quality as defined in the budgets and forecasts in mine planning.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Ensure dust, vibration and noise limits are observed and adhered to.
• Participate where required in development and review of SOPs, SWPs, JSAs and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure blasting activities are carried out within the guidelines set out in the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Act 2013.
• Implement procedures to maintain all statutory requirement compliance relevant to Drill and Blast are maintained
• Monitor and review and provide reporting on statutory compliance
• Closely monitor the day to day operation and deal with D&B issues as necessary
• Implementing cost reduction strategies to ensure improvement of blasting results and costs,
• Design drill and blast activities to provide fragmentation that enables mining activity to meet budget productivity and also meets budget criteria

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:

• Tertiary qualification in mining engineering or related discipline.
• OCE ticket or Shot Firer’s certificate (desirable).
• Knowledge of the risk management, safe work practices and statutory requirements required to create and maintain a safe work environment.
• Minimum five years of mining experience to include supervision of Drill and Blast, planning and scheduling, contract supervision and administration.
• Demonstrated safe and productive management of mine plant and facilities.

Benefits for You

• Full time, permanent position.
• Excellent opportunity for career development.
• Attractive Salary, bonus and relocation package.
• Opportunity to work for an Industry leader in beautiful rural NSW.
• Join a great team culture.

How to Apply
If you are interested in this position:

Complete the questions in the below application, then click Apply;

Attach your Resume. Please note this is a mandatory requirement of the application process

is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal people in the workplace. Whitehaven aims for an inclusive workplace that brings both men and women from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender, culture, experience and skills.

In order to be considered for this position you must currently have the right to work in Australia.

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