Mine Engineering Manager

Yancoal Australia Ltd; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance and life insurance

Paid parental leave

Subsidised private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Financial education and banking perks

Salary packaging including novated/le`

Job summary

Yancoal Australia Ltd is seeking an Underground Mining Engineering Manager to oversee the development, supervision and review of mine engineering standards for the underground operations at Moolarben.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Manager, you will drive compliance, continuous improvement and effective production planning across longwall and development mining activities, ensuring safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering; relevant professional training.
• NSW practicing certificate of Manager of Mining Engineering for Underground Coal Mines.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a senior manager or supervisor in a longwall mine.
• Thorough understanding of Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation.
• Extensive knowledge of Longwall mining systems and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of Development mining systems and equipment.
• Strong systems-based approach to process analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, monitor and review mine engineering standards and procedures for Underground mining at Moolarben.
• Undertake role of Statutory Mining Engineering Manager and ensure compliance with standards and management plans.
• Lead the Mining Team to promote a risk management culture and drive improvements.
• Contribute to production planning while assessing mining practices for compliance and efficiency.

Skills

Mining leadership

Longwall mining

Development mining

WHS Act knowledge

Process analysis

Education

Mining Engineering degree

NSW Manager of Mining Engineering certificate

Job description

• Be part of a strong operation, great operation culture and team environment


• Located in the award winning Mudgee region

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa. It has over 1100 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.

About The Business

• Learning and development opportunities


• Be part of a strong operation, great operation culture and team environment


• Located in the award winning Mudgee region

Job Tasks And Responsibilities

Reporting to the Underground Operations Manager, you will develop, supervise, monitor and review the mine engineering standards and procedures forming part of the Underground mining operations at Moolarben.

The Role Will Require You To

• Undertake the role of Statutory Mining Engineering Manager.


• Implementation and verification of associated standards and management plans at the operation.


• Monitoring compliance and influencing improvements through leadership to build on our capability.


• Pursue continuous improvement, excellence and a culture of responsibility and accountability.


• Consultation and involvement in the process of developing production plans to assess mining practices for compliance end efficiencies.


• Lead the Mining Team in promoting a risk management culture at the Mine, ensuring employees identify hazards, looking for safety initiatives and improvements in the workplace.

Skills And Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, or similar professional training.


• NSW practicing certificate of Manager of Mining Engineering for Underground Coal Mines.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a senior manager or supervisor in a longwall mine.


• Thorough understanding of relevant Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation Legislation.


• Extensive knowledge of Longwall mining systems and equipment.


• Extensive knowledge of Development mining systems and equipment.


• Superior skills in process analysis with a strong systems-based approach.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance


• Paid parental leave


• Subsidised private health insurance


• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program


• Study assistance


• Flexible work arrangements


• Employee Assistance Program


• Access to financial education and banking discounts


• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits


• Service recognition rewards


• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal Australia values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.