Mine Geologist - Maules Creek

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Geologist to optimise the value of Maules Creek’s open-cut coal resource at our operations in the Maules Creek Mine. Through collection and analysis of geological data and tracking of production, the Mine Geologist plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and sustainable extraction of resources.

This is a site-based role working a 9-day fortnight roster. Temporary accommodation & relocation assistance is provided. DIDO options may be considered.

What You’ll Do

Key duties will include:

• Provide effective support, assistance and advice to the mining, CHPP, Technical Services and Marketing departments
  Collect and maintain information for the structural database, ensure accurate short-term geological models
• Monitor the production plan implementation, lending insights to improve efficiency
• Assisted/coordinated exploration activities in input and near mine areas for future expansions of the mine, focusing on safety, site selection, and inspection.
• Drive main contributions for the medium- and long-term geological model of the deposit by means of reviewing and interpreting new geological data.

What You’ll Bring  

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology and demonstrable relevant mining experience in open pit coal mining operations (Bsc/Msc or higher degrees)
• Proficiency on Vulcan/MINEX or equivalent geological/mining modelling software packages) (Desirable)
• High levels of computer literacy and strong data analysis
• Adherence and active participation to our “STRIVE” Values – Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Value, Excellence

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Be part of a striving technical services team within the largest WHC coal mining operation today in the Whitehaven group portfolio
• Ample range of opportunities for Career development, mentorship and coaching
• 5 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave & 26 weeks maternity leave
• Full relocation packages or temporary accommodation provided
• BIBO from multiple pickup locations from the local towns
• Access to salary packaging including novated leasing
• Referral scheme – refer a friend and receive $4k!
• STRIVE Recognition and Awards Scheme

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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