Engineer Mining

Whitehaven 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:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Mining Engineer to join our Brisbane-based Mine Planning team. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Planning you’ll play a key part in driving continuous improvement across mine and dump designs and scheduling processes for Blackwater Mine.

You'll provide strategic technical guidance to short-term mine planning teams, operational personnel, and other stakeholders, contributing to efficient and effective mining execution. This corporate role is based in Brisbane and offers some flexibility, with occasional travel to site as required.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain mine and dump designs aligned with the annual Budget and 5-Year Plan.
• Identify and implement optimal mining methods tailored to each mining area.
• Own and manage Pit Strategy documentation.
• Contribute to design and reserving processes in line with internal standards.
• Support projects through technical input, due diligence, risk and opportunity assessments, and integration planning to life of mine plan.

What You Will Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in mining engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven on-site experience in dragline design and planning, with a focus on delivering Budget and 5-Year Plans.
• A strong background in open-cut, strip mining operations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, particularly Deswik and Spry.

Why Whitehaven Coal:

• Full relocation packages available and 26 weeks Paid Parental Leave. 
• Competitive salary packages, including bonus incentives with salary sacrificing options. (local living & novated leases)

• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals! 

• Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more.
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching.  

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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