Coal Geologist – FIFO/Residential Housing (8/6)

De Beers Group; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential options

FIFO (company funded)

DIDO options

Subsidised accommodation

Company funded camp

12% Superannuation

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Anglo American’s Capcoal Mine in Middlemount, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Geologist to join our Technical Services team on a permanent basis. You will provide geological support to optimise production, identify risks and help with safe, efficient planning and execution.

Reporting to the Geotechnical Superintendent, you will develop short-term geological models, monitor coal quality, assist in mine planning, drill and blast design, and collaborate with geologists, mining engineers and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geological Sciences or related program.
• At least three years experience in operational mining, preferably open cut coal mining.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets.
• Strong analysis, problem solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist coal quality advice to production teams and customers to support mine performance targets.
• Monitoring and data collection including the use of slope stability radar (SSR).
• Identify and manage geological and geotechnical hazards impacting mining operations.
• Improve coal mining plans and excavation methodologies through reconciliation of planned versus actual performance.
• Develop fit-for-purpose short-term geological models.
• Conduct daily geological pit inspections to ensure coal quality standards are maintained.
• Support mine planning, drill and blast design, and daily operational decision-making.
• Monitor coal quality performance against customer specifications and lead investigations into quality-related issues.
• Assist in minimising coal loss and contamination.
• Perform reconciliation analysis to drive continuous improvement in performance.
• Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical engineers, mining engineers, and operations teams.
• Maintain and develop the geological production model for accurate forecasting.

Skills

Geology background

Mining experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Geological Sciences degree

Job description

Anglo American’s Capcoal Mine in Middlemount, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Geologist to join our Technical Services team on a permanent basis. You will provide geological support to optimise production, identify risks and help with safe, efficient planning and execution.

Reporting to the Geotechnical Superintendent, you will develop short-term geological models, monitor coal quality, assist in mine planning, drill and blast design, and collaborate with geologists, mining engineers and