Development Operators - Underground Coal

Anglo American; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

7 on, 7 off roster

DIDO/FIFO options

Residential options

Subsidised accommodation

Annual bonus

Multiple positions available

Job summary

Anglo American are recruiting multiple Underground Operators within Development at Grosvenor Mine based in Moranbah, Queensland. The role focuses on safe, efficient underground development, supporting zero-harm goals while maximizing output and minimizing costs.

Reporting to the Development Coordinator, you will operate equipment, inspect gear, and follow procedures to keep the site compliant and productive. 7 on/7 off rosters with DIDO/FIFO options.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in underground coal development.
• Current Coal Board medical and Standard 11.
• Experience operating equipment such as continuous miners, shuttle cars, bolters, LHDs or development support equipment.
• Proven ability to work in a professional team to deliver targets.
• Strong work ethic and drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a range of underground mining equipment.
• Maintain a safe and productive mining environment.
• Support roadway development and mining activities.
• Complete equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow site procedures, plans and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with shift peers to sustain safety and productivity.
• Adhere to Anglo American safety standards and Golden Rules.

Skills

Underground mining

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Education

Coal Board medical

Standard 11

Tools

Continuous miners

Shuttle cars

Bolters

LHDs

Job description

Grosvenor Mine – an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

We are building the team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

Company Description

Grosvenor Mine – an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

We are building the team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

Job Description

Anglo American are currently recruiting multiple Underground Operators within Development at Grosvenor Mine based in Moranbah, Queensland.

Reporting to the Development Coordinator, the primary purpose of the role is to complete all tasks safely and efficiently, to assist Grosvenor Mine in achieving its goal of zero harm, whilst maximising production output and minimizing production costs.

Key responsibilities will include, not limited to:

• Safely and efficiently operate a variety of underground mining equipment.
• Maintaining a safe and productive mining environment.
• Support roadway development, installation and mining activities.
• Complete equipment inspections and identify maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow site procedure, production plans and statutory requirements.
• Work proactively with on-shift peers to ensure a high level of safety & productivity to agreed standards & responsibilities
• Uniformly applying Anglo American standards and procedures i.e. the mine Safety & Health Management System & Anglo Golden Rules.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience working within the underground coal mining industry with demonstrated understanding of the coal mining process and the relevant mining legislation.

Relevant skills, knowledge and experience required for this role include:

• Previous underground coal development experience
• Current Coal Board medical and Standard 11
• Experience operating equipment such as continuous miners, shuttle cars, bolters, LHDs or development support equipment
• Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets.
• A professional work ethic and the ability to strive for continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Full-time, permanent position
• 7 on, 7 off day/night or afternoon/night roster
• DIDO, FIFO, Residential options available
• Subsidised accommodation available
• Attractive salary, annual bonus
• Multipul positions available

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Recruitment Agencies

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