Senior Engineer - Mining

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer to join our team at Tarrawonga Mine, located approximately 45km north of Gunnedah, NSW. Tarrawonga is a small but operationally complex open cut mine, producing up to 3.5mtpa and is considered a high strip ratio mine. You will evaluate multiple planning scenarios to optimise waste movement, coal recovery and overall mine economics.

Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, you will lead the development and delivery of short to mid term plans and schedules, from one week to five years. With one direct report, you will play a key role in optimising mine performance whilst ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

This is a site-based role working a 9-day fortnight. Applicants must be based in the Gunnedah region or be willing to relocate, with relocation assistance provided.

What You’ll Do

• Lead monthly and mid-term mine planning activities to support production and budget targets. You will liaise regularly with your mining engineer to ensure longer term plans are effectively communicated as weekly outputs
• Communicate and ensure delivery of the mine plan through scheduling of assets, fleet and workforce using Vulcan and Spry
• Review mine production and analyse this data against the initial plan to understand effectiveness. You will review costs against the initial plan and review budget to understand where optimisation can occur
• Coordinate planning activities with production, technical services and other key stakeholders to ensure plan is on schedule and to reduce downtime
• Mentoring your mining engineers to ensure they feel supported by reducing roadblocks and increasing confidence in their abilities

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years post graduate experience as a Mining Engineer within an open cut operation
• Highly developed skills in mine design, scheduling and planning
• Experience with Vulcan and Spry advantageous
• Excellent communication and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Permanent role | Attractive Salary & Bonus Scheme | 9-day Fortnight
• Career development, mentorship and coaching
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!
• 5 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave & 26 weeks parental leave
• Full relocation package or temporary accommodation provided
• Access to salary packaging including novated leasing