Surface Civil Engineer

South32
Appin, NSW, Australia
Competitive
Dec 04, 2022
Dec 21, 2022
934287010
Permanent
Part Time
English
About South32

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people's lives now and for generations to come.

What we offer you

  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Full-time permanent, part-time and job share available for the right applicant
  • Competitive Salary and Incentive Bonus
  • Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
  • Education assistance and career development
  • Additional superannuation contributions
  • Participation in the Employee Share Plan


About the role

This is a permanent full-time position based at the West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant.

You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the tailing's facility, dams and ponds onsite across Appin Mine. This includes the Dry Rejects Emplacement Area (DREA) and Brennan's Creek Dam under the supervision of the Surface Services Superintendent.

Key accountabilities -

  • Managing contractors and budgets for the safe construction and operation of the DREA, dams and water storage ponds
  • Ensuring the structural integrity of the DREA and water storage bodies
  • Communicating with the Engineer of Record (EoR) and other key stakeholders regarding design, construction and operation of the assets
  • Monitoring and maintenance of the assets and routine communication of results & data to the EoR
  • Supporting the management team with maintaining compliance to GISTM and Dam Safety Standard
  • Civil projects onsite including roads and water storage pond rectification works
  • Engineering guidance and support for civil assets across the site


About you

You will have experience in civil earth works such as the design, construction, management or operations of bulk materials. You will have a passion for workplace safety and continuous drive to improve and deliver on outcomes.

To be considered for the role, you must have:

  • Bachelor of Engineering - Civil, Geotechnical or similar
  • Experience with design and compliance (desirable)
  • Contractor management experience (desirable)


Should you not have all the desired experience we still encourage you to apply. If successful, you will be mentored through a development program to eventually take responsibility for the full role.

Location

This position will be at our West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant, Appin which is in the southern coalfields of New South Wales, near the coastal city of Wollongong and approximately 75 kilometres south and southwest of Sydney.

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We're focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications for this job will close on Wednesday 21st December 2022.