Underground Mining Engineering Leader – Compliance & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary continuance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Private health insurance

Fitness Passport

Study assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Financial education

Salary packaging

Remote area benefits

Service recognition

Job summary

Yancoal's Moolarben Coal Mine in NSW seeks an experienced Mining Engineering Manager to lead underground operations, develop and enforce engineering standards, and drive safety and efficiency.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Manager, you will oversee statutory responsibilities, production planning, and mentoring of the team while fostering a strong risk-management culture across the site.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering.
• 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 Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of Longwall mining systems and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of Development mining systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, monitor and review the mine engineering standards and procedures for Underground mining at Moolarben.
• Undertake the role of Statutory Mining Engineering Manager.
• Implement and verify standards and management plans at the operation.
• Monitor compliance and drive improvements through leadership to build capability.
• Pursue continuous improvement and a culture of accountability.
• Contribute to production planning while ensuring compliant and efficient mining practices.
• Lead the Mining Team in promoting a risk management culture and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Safety compliance

Process analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Mining Engineering degree

NSW Manager of Mining Engineering certificate

Job description

Yancoal's Moolarben Coal Mine in NSW seeks an experienced Mining Engineering Manager to lead underground operations, develop and enforce engineering standards, and drive safety and efficiency.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Manager, you will oversee statutory responsibilities, production planning, and mentoring of the team while fostering a strong risk-management culture across the site.