Automation Engineer

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Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in Northwest Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

Reporting to the Longwall Superintendent, as the Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all aspects relating to Longwall automation, and remote operation activities to mine coal safely, optimally, and in accordance with the annual mine plan. You will enjoy working in a fast paced, high preforming team driving the remote operations using the installed Marco Roof Support Control System.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Play a key role in the implementation of high value automation initiatives to enable remote autonomous operations.
• Build solid relationships and positively influence a wide array of stakeholders.
• Lead automation processes for the complete longwall system including Shearer, Roof Supports, AFC, BSL, Pump Station including all auxiliary services used to operate the longwall.
• Regularly review equipment health and develop equipment health criteria in collaboration with mechanical & electrical coordinators. 
• Training & continuous development of all Longwall personnel regarding current and future Automation systems.

Qualifications

To be successful in the role you will have to have the following:

• Extensive experience working in a underground coal mining environment
• Relevant longwall operations skills and/or have a trade or engineering qualifications coupled with underground mining experience.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Mechatronics or Electrical Trade will also be highly regarded
• Relevant Trade Qualification with demonstrated experience
• Experience with CitectSCADA, Allen Bradley PLC programming & OSIsoft PI data intelligence system
• Familiarity with Microsoft .NET framework and programming languages
• Familiarity with common communication protocols including TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Devicenet & Profibus.
• Demonstrated ability in supporting change and continuous improvement.
• Good analytical and systems knowledge and ability.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to influence and achieve buy-in from key stakeholders.
• A commitment to zero harm philosophy with demonstrated experience in delivering safety improvements and efficiencies.
• An understanding of key safety risks and ways to mitigate them.

Additional information

• Full-time permanent role based at our Grosvenor Mine, in Moranbah QLD
• 7 on 7 off roster
• Residential, DIDO, FIFO (company funded) options available
• Company funded camp & accommodation available
• Relocation assistance available
• 20mins from the Moranbah North Airport
• Training, upskilling and career progression with Anglo American

What we Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral
Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.

How to apply
To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE 
22 May 2024

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Our company exists to make a real difference for everyone whose lives we touch. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible. Anglo American has operated in Australia since 2000 and our portfolio includes thermal and metallurgical coal across six mines and two states.Beyond Australia, we form part of Anglo American's global Coal business, which manages a portfolio that also encompasses 10 mines in South Africa and one mine in Canada and we have a 33 per cent stake in the Cerrejón operation in Colombia.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

Our company exists to make a real difference for everyone whose lives we touch. We mine the materials that make modern life possible, in ways that are safer, smarter and more responsible. Anglo American has operated in Australia since 2000 and our portfolio includes thermal and metallurgical coal across six mines and two states.Beyond Australia, we form part of Anglo American's global Coal business, which manages a portfolio that also encompasses 10 mines in South Africa and one mine in Canada and we have a 33 per cent stake in the Cerrejón operation in Colombia.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website

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