Mining Engineer - Truck & Shovel

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 Daunia Mine:

Daunia is an established operation in the Bowen Basin, which has been producing high quality metallurgical coal for the export market since 2013. It is located south-east of Moranbah, adjacent to Whitehaven’s existing Winchester South development project. Daunia features state-of-the-art infrastructure and mining operations, including well-established autonomous equipment and infrastructure. 

About the Role:

Whitehaven are seeking a talented Truck and Shovel Mining Engineer to join the Mine Planning team at our Daunia Mine. Reporting to the Superintendent Mine Planning, you will play an integral role in the design, haulage and scheduling components as well as gaining exposure to the future of open cut mining.

What You’ll Do:

• Create, optimise and communicate short term designs and schedules for our truck and shovel and dozer push operations.
• Execute weekly planning routines and schedule updates.
• Autonomous haul circuit optimisation.
• Identifying and implementing cultural and process improvement initiatives across the operation.
• Driving our safety culture through in field leadership and engagement.

What You’ll Bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering (or related discipline)
• 3+ years’ experience in truck and shovel design and or execution
• Strong understanding and capability in common industry software applications is essential, particularly Spry, Deswik and Vulcan.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills to influence and communicate to a wide range of stakeholders.
• A flexible attitude and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and problem solve.

Why Whitehaven Coal:

• FIFO, DIDO and residential opportunities on an 8on/6off roster
• 26 weeks. Paid Parental Leave  
• Permanent full-time role with an Australian owned industry leader
• Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)  
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

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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