Mining Engineer

Company Description
Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Drive operational and strategic excellence in this rare opportunity!
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
Aquila Mine has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mining Engineer to join the team on a permanent basis, based in Middlemount. This is your opportunity to join a team of passionate and supportive industry leading experts where you can really drive your future career.
This role will see you coordinate mine planning activities and be accountable for delivery of Business Plan and Monthly Operating Plan mine planning inputs. A high level of strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving skills will be instrumental in your success in this role. You will also be accountable for compilation and facilitation of the Aquila Mine schedule.
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, this key role will see you:

• Deliver best practice Mining Engineering services and support to the mine, supporting Zero Harm by ensuring compliance with all safety systems and legislation
• Plan and coordinate mine planning (weekly, short-range, MOP/BP) and production review meetings
• Monitor, analysis and reporting of mine performance and manage projects
• Contribute to the effective management of ventilation, gas, mine planning, and technical projects
• Support designated process coordinators and interact effectively with the Operations team
• Identify mine site productivity and process improvement programs, and more generally to find and raise improvement ideas in areas such as safety, production, cost and efficiency
• Consistently apply Safety & Health principles in all site interactions and take full ownership for safety on site

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Mining Engineer (or equivalent)
• A detailed understanding of the coal mining processes
• Working knowledge of relevant mining legislation and its application
• A high level of planning and problem-solving ability
• Well-developed communication and collaboration skills
• Previous experience within underground mining operations (preferably coal)
• Previous experience with mine planning tools, such as XPAC, IntelliCAD, AutoCAD

Additional Information

• Full-time permanent position based at Aquila Mine, Middlemount
• Monday to Friday staff roster (9-day fortnight available)
• Competitive salary & annual bonus + 12% Superannuation
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided
• Relocation Assistance provided
• Discounted gym membership
• Anglo American company benefits

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.
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
10 January 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.
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