Senior Engineer

Glencore Coal; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Career development

Long service leave

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Glencore Coal invites applications for a Senior Engineer – Technical Services at Ravensworth Operations in the Hunter Valley, NSW. You will report to the Technical Services Manager and lead geotechnical design, geological data capture and coal flow coordination with a strong safety culture.

The role requires 5+ years in open-cut coal environments, a relevant tertiary degree, and experience with Vulcan/Deswik/MinVu.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in open-cut coal environments with geotechnical/geological exposure
• Degree in mining, geotechnical, geological, civil or survey
• Experience with data capture, modelling, scheduling and coal recovery

Responsibilities

• Coordinate geotechnical design, monitoring and compliance.
• Coordinate geological data capture, modelling and monitoring.
• Coordinate coal flow process

Skills

Leadership

Safety-focused

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Mining/geotechnical/geological/civil or survey degree

Tools

Vulcan

Deswik

MinVu

Job description

Ravensworth Operations | Reliable – Adaptive – Valued

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Senior Engineer – Technical Services

Ravensworth Operations

Hunter Valley, NSW

Ravensworth Operations comprises of Ravensworth Open Cut and the Coal Handling Preparation Plant that provides high quality coal for the export market. The operation has approval to mine over 14Mtpa, with a long life of mine. Ideally located in NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a region that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth, is community minded and offers a mix of affordable living, quality education and outstanding sports and recreation facilities.

We are a dynamic mine committed to delivering safety and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values of openness, simplicity, integrity, safety, responsibility and entrepreneurialism, that are embedded at every level of our operation. We promote a culture of growth and development and reward dedicated people who are ambassadors of our values and have the drive to be leaders in their field.

Come join our team and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career with an operation renowned for being Reliable ~ Adaptive ~ Valued.

The Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Engineer, who is self-motivated and committed to developing a culture motivated by safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be primarily responsible for;

• Coordination of the sites Geotechnical design, monitoring and compliance process
• Coordination of the sites Geological data capture, modelling, monitoring and compliance process
• Coordination of the sites Coal flow process

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have;

• Strong leadership skills complimented with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely in a small team
• Proactive attitude to safety and strong problem-solving skills
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (mining, geotechnical, geological, civil or survey)
• 5 yrs experience in an open-cut coal environment with exposure to Geotechnical and/or Geological process such as data capture, modelling, analysis, design, scheduling, compliance and coal recovery
• Prior use of Vulcan, Deswik, and MinVu systems is preferred

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package including short-term performance-based bonuses.
• A focus on your career progression including training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and educational assistance
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave
• Comprehensive health and well-being employee benefits
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year

Location

Ideally located in the NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, 70 km north-west of Maitland, and 90 km north-west of Newcastle, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a location that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth and is renowned for its pristine coastline and Australia’s oldest wine region.

For further information please contact:

Stuart Hawke – Technical Services Superintendent – (02) 6570 0***

Applications close

Monday 19 October 2026

Glencore provides unrivalled career and development prospects, great communities and the opportunity to work with leaders in your field.