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Mine Planning Specialist

Employer
Whitehaven Coal Limited
Location
Maules Creek, AU
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 8, 2020

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Category
Accounting, Mining Production
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
About
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: Mine Planning Specialist, Technical Services (Maules Creek, NSW)

The Mine Planning Specialist is accountable for providing engineering support across the Mid-Term mine planning horizon, including (but not limited to), pit & dump design, reserving, scheduling, haulage planning, margin ranking, rehabilitation and capital projects at Maules Creek Coal Mine.

To be successful in the role you will:
  • Ensure that all excavation & dump plans / designs conform to Maules Creek Coal's Health and Safety Management System.
  • Ensure safe, efficient, & productive plans are developed in a timely manner; liaise with Senior Engineers, superintendents, and key stakeholders to ensure plans are completed on time.
  • Develop, maintain & communicate 16 week rolling mine plans (load & haul and drill & blast) to relevant stakeholders.
  • Monitor plan execution, reconcile actual performance against mine plan.
  • Assist Senior Medium Term Planning Engineer in preparation of annual budget schedules
  • Consolidate and provide Mining information including historical data for medium-term scheduling.

The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:
  • Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or similar
  • Experience in reserving and development of mining schedules
  • Experience in open cut mine planning (mid-range desirable)
  • Experience in Multi-seam Coal deposits (Desirable)
  • Geotechnical knowledge (Desirable)
  • Experience using mine planning software (Vulcan and Spry preferably)
Benefits for You
  • Full time, permanent position.
  • Excellent opportunity for career development.
  • Attractive Salary and relocation package.
  • Opportunity to work for an Industry leader.
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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