Dispatch Specialist

Dispatch Specialist

About the Business

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

The Dispatch Specialist is responsible for the running and management of the Mining Fleet Management System, with the aim of optimising the mining production through equipment utilisation and resource allocation and to support the mining team operationally to ensure all safety, environmental and production targets are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership of Dispatch function for the Open Cut  and monitoring of all Mining Systems
• Prioritising Fleet allocation in line with the weekly priorities;
• Execute and achieve monthly forecast.
• Optimise fleet productivity using Fleet Management System;
• Ensure compliance to the Time Usage Model;
• Perform Short-Interval Controls, and work collectively with the OCE/Supervisor to return production to planned rates;
• Use FMS Data to Provide feedback to OCE/Supervisors on Operator compliance and proficiency. 

Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years previous experience in a dispatch position and previous experience in supervisory/ leadership position
• Fleet management OEM qualification (Caterpillar, Leica, Modular or Wenco)
• Strong knowledge of mining processes;
• Strong computer literacy.
• Previous experience in the optimisation of Fleet Management Systems;
• Experience at leading a team in a mining environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm and commitment to continuous improvement

Benefits

• All roles are referenced to current relevant market matching data
• A vast range of retail discounts including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants 
• Subsidised corporate health insurance for you and your family
• Financial assistance and study leave for relevant qualifications
• Above industry standard paid parental leave provisions
• Multiple types of flexible work arrangements
• Access to financial advice from a leading bank
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary sacrifice options, Service recognition rewards, Employee Assistance Programs

How to apply Yancoal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages those from all backgrounds to consider applying. 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.