Find your future at Fitzroy
Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects. In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and our next exciting venture is the Greenfields underground longwall – Ironbark No.1.
Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved, have conviction in one another and our potential. Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company. We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal.
This position is based at Ironbark No.1 which is located within the Bowen Basin and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new mine development, join the team, and set the standards from the onset. We are looking for an energetic Graduate Geologist to join the team and be a part of developing a new mine.
About the Role:
You will be assisting with the team in short to medium term planning, design and implementation of under ground projects. You will be providing support in all aspects of underground mine geology including (but not limited to):
- Geological modelling
- Hazard plans and Permit to Mine development
- Development / Longwall mapping
- Utilisation of SIS / UIS drilling data for seam interpretation
- Ground support auditing
- Channel Sampling
- Geological / Geotechnical project work
Our Operating Philosophy
To deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:
- We each do what we say we are going to do.
- We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
- We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
- We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
- We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.
We ae careful when selecting people to make sure we get the right “fit” and that we select people who share our values and ambitions.
About you:
- Degree in Geology with undergrad experience in mining preferably underground.
- Software experience including AutoCad and/or Vulcan
- Desire to learn and challenge yourself
- Current Driver’s License
What’s in it for you:
These roles are Moranbah based; providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay/Whitsunday coast.
- Choose to live in Moranbah and receive accommodation assistance or choose DIDO/FIFO with accommodation provided in Moranbah or Coppabella while on shift.
- Relocation assistance available to either Moranbah or Mackay
- 9 Day Fortnight
- Great salary to attract and retain the right people
- Generous staff performance bonus
- Subsidised health insurance
- Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and FIFO flights
- Income protection insurance
- Onsite physiotherapy appointments and vaccines for flu
- Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs
- Healthy lifestyle support through gym and sporting club membership subsidies
Got what it takes?
To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate significant previous experience working in and Underground Coal Mine. Additionally, you will have a high level of reasoning ability and problem-solving skills and be able to effectively plan and prioritise tasks.
We are careful when selecting people to make sure that we get the right “fit” and that we select people who share our values and ambitions. If you think that you have the necessary qualifications, experience and passion and Fitzroy sounds like the right place for you, apply now!