Coal Quality Geologist – Open-Cut Mining, 8/6 Roster

Cimic Group; Bowen; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual remuneration review

Discretionary bonus

Live Local, FIFO (Brisbane) or DIDO

Job summary

Thiess seeks an experienced Geologist for the QCoal Northern Hub project, an hour from the Whitsundays. The role involves delivering high-quality geoscience support, monitoring coal quality, and developing the geological production model within the Technical Services team.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager on an 8/6 roster, you will provide specialist coal-quality advice, reconcile plans with actuals, and contribute to EOM reporting and quarterly coal reconciliations.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Geology.
• Previous experience in coal preferred but not essential.
• Experience using Geological block modelling software (Vulcan).
• In depth knowledge of Geological practises in the mining industry.
• An understanding of mining loss and dilution parameters, recovery and reconciliation.
• An understanding of open cut mining methodology.
• Geotechnical experience/strong grasp of structural geology considered beneficial.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of strategic thinking.
• Strong and clear communication skills.
• Passionate and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively in a dynamic environment delivering high-quality solutions and results.
• Offer specialist advice on coal quality to the production department and the client to drive the delivery of the mine’s performance targets and maximise the value of the resource.
• Ensure that the quality of coal mining plans and excavation methods are continually improved by reconciling plans, actual performance, and variations.
• Monitoring coal quality as delivered to the customer and follow up on quality investigations.
• Ongoing development of the geological production model.
• Conduct daily geological pit inspections to monitor coal quality standards throughout the pit.
• Provide geotechnical advice in conjunction with the RPEQ engineer recommendations.
• Daily reporting of coal mining and ROM management
• Assist with the Technical Service End of Month (EOM) reporting processes as required.
• Manage and drive quarterly and ad hoc coal reconciliations.

Skills

Geology

Coal quality

Vulcan

Open cut mining

Geotechnical

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Geology degree

Job description

Thiess seeks an experienced Geologist for the QCoal Northern Hub project, an hour from the Whitsundays. The role involves delivering high-quality geoscience support, monitoring coal quality, and developing the geological production model within the Technical Services team.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager on an 8/6 roster, you will provide specialist coal-quality advice, reconcile plans with actuals, and contribute to EOM reporting and quarterly coal reconciliations.