Superintendent - Ventilation & Gas Drainage- Narrabri

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

We have a newly created position available within our Narrabri Underground Coal Operations reporting into the Technical Services Manager. The Superintendent Ventilation and Gas Drainage will be responsible for managing the ventilation and gas monitoring systems of the mine, in addition to, providing technical guidance in spontaneous combustion management.

The successful candidate will be offered FIFO from either Brisbane, Newcastle or Wollongong in addition to paid camp + salary + super + annual bonus. 

What You’ll Do

• Develop plans of sufficient detail for weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly, 3 yrs, 5 yrs and LOM budget and operational planning
• Manage the ventilation planning and operating parameters to allow safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure ventilation, gas monitoring, gas management and Gas Drainage is effective & compliant to legislation and all WHC Management policies, process, plan, procedures.
• Provide management of spontaneous combustion to proactively reduce the risk and actively manage any spontaneous combustion issues.
• Plan, manage and execute all Gas Drainage functions to enable the mine to meet operational targets. This includes pre and post drainage activities. Manage underground and surface drilling operations and contractors. 

What You’ll Bring

• Australian Recognized Mining Engineering Degree or tertiary qualifications in an associated field
• Australian Statutory qualifications – Ventilation Officer & Deputy/Undermanager
• Proficiency in Gas Monitoring Systems – Safegas, Segas, GC, Tube Bundle
• Spontaneous combustion management experience

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages
• 5 wks. Annual Leave | 15 days Personal Leave | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave 
• Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals!
• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching 

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. Reward. Opportunity. Recognition.

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