Mining Engineer

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our Values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About the Role

An exciting Brisbane based opportunity has become available for a Mining Engineer to join our corporate Mine Planning and Scheduling team for Blackwater Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent – Planning & Scheduling, this role will drive a culture of continuous improvement across design and schedule interfaces and will provide technical guidance and insights to short-term mine planning team, mining operations personnel and other key execution stakeholders.

As a Mining Engineer, you will be responsible for developing mine designs and reserves, ensuring efficiency and safety in the excavation processes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify and implement the most efficient mining methods for each area, consistently adding value for our customers.

This is a Brisbane-based position offering exceptional flexibility, with occasional travel to site.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare mine designs to enable the delivery of Budget and 5 Year Plan.
• Identify and implement the most efficient mining methods for each mining area.
• Own and maintain Pit Strategy documentation.
• Contribute to the process outputs as required by our design and reserving standards.
• Provide technical support to growth projects, including due diligence, assessment of opportunity & risk, and potential integration relating to M&A activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive onsite experience across dragline design and planning to support delivery of the Budget and 5 Year Plans.
• Previous experience in a similar role ideally within an open-cut strip mining environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to articulate technical information accurately and succinctly.
• Strong understanding and capability in common industry software applications is essential, particularly Deswik and Spry.

Why Whitehaven Coal

• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Permanent full-time role based in Brisbane
• 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• Attractive remuneration package and bonus structure
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

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