Geologist
About the Business
- Mine Geologist supporting safe, efficient coal operations through geological and geotechnical expertise
- Enjoy the benefits of working a dayshift only, lifestyle roster
- 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 Geology Superintendent, this is a permanent full-time position working a dayshift only lifestyle roster (5 on, 5 off, 4 on, 5 off, 5 on, 4 off). This will include providing geological input into site operations, identifying geological uncertainties and resource risks and providing technical support. Moolarben will provide all the appropriate training for this role on site and there is opportunity to develop exploration and modelling skills in a supportive environment.
As a Mine Geologist you will be required to:
- Provide geology support and information through daily pit inspections and communication with production personnel
- Production tracking and capture of accurate coal mining data to support the coal reconciliation process
- Promote focus on best practice coal mining, horizon control and coal recovery
- Complete geotechnical inspections and communicate geotechnical hazard controls with production personnel
- Update short term mining structure models and surfaces for mine planning
- Assist with exploration and contractor management
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
- Tertiary qualifications in Geology
- Experience working in an Open Cut Coal mining environment
- Hold a current drivers licence
- Preferred experience in Vulcan or similar modelling software
- Ability to manage multiple scopes of work
- Ability to promote a strong safety culture
- Ability to communicate Geological information to various departments including Technical Services & Production Teams
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
- Subsidised private health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 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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