Coal Quality Engineer
Location: Blackwater, QLD, 4717
About the Business
Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.
With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
The Coal Quality Engineer provides technical support to ensure accurate coal quality information, effective coal processing performance, and compliance with customer specifications. The role assists in quality control, sampling, data management, and operational optimisation across ROM, CHPP, stockpiles and product coal streams.
Skills and Experience
Skills
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Skilled in problem solving and coal plant blending processes.
- Competent on full range of Microsoft programs.
- Modelling Software – Maptek Vulcan and/or Minex would be ideal, or similar modelling software
- Database software – Micromine Geobank would be ideal
- Scheduling/Stockpile software – SPRY and Blandr would be ideal
Knowledge
- Effective knowledge of coal production process and theories.
- Effective knowledge of coal quality principles.
- Effective knowledge of coal geology.
- Sound understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations.
Experience
- Highly experienced in the provision of Geological applications within an Open Cut mining environment.
- Sound experience in production coal quality.
- Sound understanding of practical coal mining processes.
Qualifications
- Tertiary Qualifications in Geology or associated discipline.
- S1,2,3 and G2
- Current open driver’s licence (mandatory).
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