Principal Engineer - Mining

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
An exciting Brisbane based opportunity has become available for a Principal Mining Engineer to join our corporate Mine Planning team within Technical Services. Reporting to the Manager - Mine Planning, the role is accountable for identifying opportunities for value accretion across the business and supporting the development of new projects. You will provide guidance on Whitehaven Coal and industry best practice in mine planning and design, Life of Mine, and budgetary reviews across our operations. 
In this role, you will provide technical leadership that seeks to optimise medium and long-term planning for existing operations, identifying productivity or cost improvement opportunities, recommendations on implementation methodologies, development of budgets, and leading internal technical reviews. A key part of this role includes working with other engineers in the Mine Planning group, as well as site-based engineering teams to lead transformation and innovation across the group. 
What You’ll Do

• Deliver plans that are supported by effective mine planning design criteria, scheduling assumptions, inclusive of supporting activities relating to the mining fleet.
• Ensure consistent communication, assurance, and governance with respect to Mine Engineering processes across our business.
• Ensure that all designs and plans are underpinned by effective risk management measures, supported by expert guidance as required, including Factor of Safety.
• Provide technical support, assistance, and advice to the site Technical Services teams as required. This may include but is not limited to development of budgets, short term design, as well as Life of Mine planning and reporting.
• Foster collaborative and productive relationships across the organisation including external providers and technical consultants.

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or other suitable qualification
• Strong mining engineering experience including open cut Mid-Term and Long-Term mine planning
• Working knowledge of Geology and Geotechnical mechanisms
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to articulate technical information
• Highly proficient in industry software applications such as Vulcan, Deswik and Spry 

Why Whitehaven Coal

• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Permanent full-time role
• Australian owned industry leader
• Attractive remuneration package and bonus structure
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

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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