Open Cut Examiner

Macmahon; Queensland; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking an Open Cut Examiner for the Byerwen site in Queensland. You will ensure health and safety around surface excavation activities, conduct investigations, and help maintain statutory compliance.

The role requires leading teams, auditing safety and health management systems, and coordinating with supervisors to address production and safety concerns on a large-scale operation.

Qualifications

• OCE Certificate for Surface Coal Mines is required.
• Proven leadership in large-scale surface mining operations.
• Strong knowledge of safety, health, and environment standards.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, document actions.
• Audit SHMS for mining activities and assist with reviews.
• Lead and coach teams, set performance expectations.

Skills

Open Cut Examiner's Certificate

Leadership

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

OCE certification or equivalent

Tools

Mine planning

Fleet management

Job description

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At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re not just getting a job – you’re joining a quality team that’s built together and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industryexpertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

Our site leaders set the tone. You’ll shape the culture, guide performance and create an environment where people are supported, safe and able to do their best work.

About the Role

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, As an Open Cut Examiner at Byerwen, you will ensure the health and safety of persons in and around the surface excavation during the mining activities in or around the surface excavation and to ensure statutory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in incident investigations, identify root causes, ensure required documentation is completed, and implement corrective actions where applicable.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and auditing the SHMS relating to mining activities in and around the mine excavation.
• Lead, coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, monitoring performance and mentoring employees.
• Provide clear performance expectations to personnel and subcontractors, reinforcing correct behaviours through recognition, encouragement and timely disciplinary procedures.
• Liaise with Mining Supervisors and People & Capability to address employee relations, safety, compliance and production issues promptly.
• Participate in daily pre-start meetings, inspect and audit mining activities, personnel and equipment to ensure acceptable risk levels and authorised operating practices, while championing a culture of safety, integrity, continuous improvement, operational excellence and respect.

What You’ll Bring

• Open Cut Examiner’s Certificate of Competency for Surface Coal Mines, with proven experience as an OCE in an open-cut mining environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and experience managing large-scale surface mining operations and Production Supervisors.
• Ability to build trust, set standards and make clear decisions.Coal Mining Industry Competencies: RIIRIS301, RIICOM301B, RIIOHS301A and RIIRIS402A.
• Strong knowledge of mine planning, production execution, fleet management, and the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (QLD).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and a results-driven focus on operational performance, continuous improvement and people development.
• Roster: 7:7 - DIDO
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• An organisation that does things the right way, with strong backing from experienced leaders and support teams
• We develop our people to be our future
• Opportunity to shape performance and culture

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