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Form of workWhitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
We are excited to announce the commencement of early mining at our new Vickery operation. Located a short 20-minute drive from Gunnedah. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a new operation from commencement.
Gunnedah is a great regional town with abundant walking trails, fishing, water sports, and various cafes and restaurants. The region is rich in history with museums and Australian wildlife. To help you become familiar with the region, we offer town and site during our recruitment process.
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced residential Drill and Blast Engineer to join our new Vickery Mine Team as part of early mining activities.
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent the Drill & Blast Engineer will support operations by owning all technical aspects of the Drill and Blast activities on site.
What You’ll Do
• Provide technical guidance for all drill and blast activities on site.• Liaise with the Drill and Blast Supervisors to produce timely designs.
• Develop and maintain plans, designs and blast packs for all blasts.
• Provide direction to Technical Services and Operations with regards to shot locations, timing and blasting requirements.
• Forecasting of explosive bulk and explosive accessory requirements.
• Ensure drill patterns are available for drilling in a timely manner so as to minimise operational delays
• Record shots and results and complete blast reconciliations for all blasts on site.
• Maintain 2 week Drill and Blast schedule and communicate sequence and requirements to Operations and Technical Services.
What You’ll Bring
• Minimum two years of mining experience in a Drill and Blast engineering role.
• Experience with Blastlogic and Vulcan (or similar mine planning software)
• High level written and oral communication skills
• High level computer literacy
• Strong data analysis skills
Why Whitehaven Coal?
• Full Relocation Packages
• 9 Day Fortnight Roster (5:2 | 4:3)
• 5 wks. Annual Leave | 15 days Personal Leave | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
• Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
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