Mining Engineer - Tarrawonga

Whitehaven 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.

About The Role

As a Mining Engineer at our Tarrawonga mine you will be accountable for providing engineering support including (but not limited to),designing, planning, scheduling and monitoring of overburden, coal removal and stockpiling. The role is critical in ensuring that the mining operations at Tarrawonga are well-managed, cost-effective, and compliant with safety and environmental regulations.

This role is considered local, so you will need to live in or relocate to the regional Gunnedah area of NSW. The roster will be based around a 9-day fortnight.

What You’ll Do

• Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent
• Consolidate and provide Mining information including forecasts of Mining for short and medium-term scheduling
• Assist survey / mine planning / geology in reconciliation of modelled quantities with mining outcomes for feedback into model and plan
• Ensure effective controls are in place so dig/dump designs are followed, by working with the surveyor and ensuring GPS plans are available for supervisors & dozers
• Ensure production budget is met by effective planning, scheduling and coordination of activities relating to the mining fleet

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or similar
• Experience in open cut coal mine engineering
• Relationship management with a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience using mine planning software – Vulcan/SPRY/Gantt Scheduler/Miplan
• Strong data analysis skills
• An ability to manage competing priorities simultaneously to meet multiple goals

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Employee referral scheme offering $4000 for successful referrals
• Full relocation packages offered to live in the beautiful region of North West NSW
• Industry leading parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave plus super for primary caregivers
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leases & remote area housing benefits
• Learning and development opportunities to help our people be the best they can be
• Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs for senior and emerging talent  

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of 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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