Mining Engineer
Reporting to Mine Planning Superintendent, you will be part of a successful Tech Serv team that enjoy what they do and value each other’s opinions
Summary about this job
Mining - Engineering & Maintenance
Company: Yancoal
Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-4348-8377
Fax: +61-3-3801-9380
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Detail information about job Mining Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy
About the business
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 approximately 5,500 people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations.
Mount Thorley Warkworth Operations moves in excess of 300 Mt of material per annum with a fleet that includes three draglines and three rope shovels.
About the Role
The Mining Engineer is responsible for delivering quality engineering outputs in the areas of Mine Design and Scheduling. This role requires strong involvement and engagement in the areas of operations, financial functions, consent and approvals as well as providing technical direction with regard to capital and growth projects. The successful candidate will be an independent thinker with a track record of seeking and implementing continuous improvement.
You will join a Technical Services team responsible for short, medium and long term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, pit geology and survey. Our planning scope and close relationship with Mine Operations allows us to support our people to develop their skills and reach their potential.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, you will be part of a successful Technical Services team that enjoy what they do and value each other’s contributions. The role will require:
- Direct involvement in the development of the monthly short range forecasts, 5 Year Plan & Budget and annual LOM Plan.
- Direct involvement in fleet strategies and value adding projects.
- Contribute to the wider Mine Planning team both onsite and corporate as required.
- Continuously improve the Mine Planning System including Guidelines, Procedures, Templates and Tools.
- Assist the wider Mine Planning team with technical advice and training for peers.
Skills and experience
Essential Criteria:
- A bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or in a related engineering discipline is required.
- Demonstrated technical ability in mine planning and strategic mine planning.
- Solid people skills with regard to building constructive workplace relationships with peers, customers and stakeholders.
- Able to demonstrate a track record of innovative problem solving and design improvement initiatives which add value to the business.
To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button below. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Applications close Wednesday 25 July 2018.