Mining Engineer
- Employer
- Whitehaven Coal Limited
- Location
- Maules Creek, AU
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 15, 2021
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- Category
- Engineering, Mining Production
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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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: Mining Engineer, Technical Services (Maules Creek, NSW)
An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Mining Engineer to join our team at Maules Creek. The Mining Engineer is accountable for providing engineering support including (but not limited to), designing, planning, scheduling and monitoring of overburden, coal removal and stockpiling
To be successful in the role you will:
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:
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.
Please be advised that in the interest of the health of our employees and visitors, all sites are smoke free.
Apply Now
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: Mining Engineer, Technical Services (Maules Creek, NSW)
An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Mining Engineer to join our team at Maules Creek. The Mining Engineer is accountable for providing engineering support including (but not limited to), designing, planning, scheduling and monitoring of overburden, coal removal and stockpiling
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 supervisors, superintendents, other engineers in the planning process well before plans are due to complete plans on time.
- Ensure production budget is met by effective planning, scheduling and coordination of activities relating to the mining fleet.
- Maintain & communicate 12 week mine plans and activities to managers, superintendents and other relevant mine site personnel.
- Communicate upcoming truck/shovel plans and activities to managers, superintendents and other relevant mine site personnel.
- Ensure mining fleet is productive and working safely by conducting tours through the circuits with relevant supervisors/superintendents, monitoring conditions and altering plans/schedules as required.
- Ensure waste dumps consider rehabilitation requirements during the design stage, ensuring effective controls are in place.
- Ensure effective controls are in place so dig/dump designs are followed, by working with the surveyor and ensuring GPS plans are available for diggers & dozers.
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or similar
- RIICOM301A - Communicate Information (or equivalent)(desirable)
- RIIOHS301A - Conduct Health and Safety Investigations (or equivalent)(desirable)
- RIIRIS301A - Apply Risk Management Processes (or equivalent)(desirable)
- Full time, permanent position.
- Excellent opportunity for career development.
- Attractive Salary, bonus and relocation package.
- Opportunity to work for an Industry leader.
- Come and join our team and our community.
If you are interested in this position:
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.
Please be advised that in the interest of the health of our employees and visitors, all sites are smoke free.
Apply Now
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