Underground Geologist

About the Business

• Job security & long term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Be part of a growing operation, great operational culture and team environment
• Located in the award winning Mudgee region

We are Australia’s largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia. 

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will be a part of a dynamic and motivated team. The role will require you to:

• Undertake underground geological and geotechnical mapping
• Be responsible for the implementation and continuous improvement of Moolarben’s Underground Geological / Geotechnical Management Systems  
• Manage financial forecasting and budgeting for underground activities and exploration

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in geology
• Minimum of 3 years’ previous experience in a similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mining legislation, best practice industry standards and risk management.
• Strong safety focus and high standards
• Persons that have a practical, team-based background will be highly regarded.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• 20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.

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