Leading Hand - Overburden

Leading Hand - Overburden

Location: Blackwater, QLD 4717

About the Business

Owned by Yancoal, Yarrabee is based in Blackwater QLD which is 200 km west of the Capricorn Coast. Yarrabee is a proud producer of high-quality PCI coal since 1982. We employ approximately 400 people, who are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. Yancoal Australia is Australia's largest pure play coal producer. It boasts three tier one thermal coal mines in New South Wales together with interests in three other metallurgical and thermal coal mines located in New South Wales and Queensland. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a great team and have previous experience supervising in the Mining industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The Leading Hand, reporting to the Production Supervisor will be responsible for assisting the Production Supervisor in the management and oversight of a production crew. This includes assisting in ensuring the safe execution of the mine plan in accordance with operating standards, procedures, and defined processes to deliver optimal production outcomes. In this role your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act and Mines Safety Inspection Regulations
• Providing direct supervision of employees and sub-contractors working within the area of responsibility and allocating day-to-day work priorities
• Focus on creating a culture of care by being a visible safety leader, engaging, developing and coaching your team
• Managing workloads and allocating duties across the production team to deliver the plan and ensure all development targets are achieved
• Promoting continuous improvement by challenging work practices and encouraging employee participation in new concepts

Roster: 7/7, 12.5 hour shifts, Day/Night.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead positive change and support the continual development of a high performing production team. They must demonstrate a commitment to working safely, complying with all site safety standards, mine working procedures and ensure a safe and environmentally healthy workplace. In addition, the ideal candidate will meet the following:

• Thorough understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety& Health Act and associated regulations
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create positive working relationships and be adaptable to various communication styles
• Previous experience in the operation of plant and machinery within a mining or heavy industry environment
• Previous Supervisory or step-up experience within an open cut mining environment
• Intermediate computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, SAP and similar systems and databases
• S1,2,3 Supervisor and G2 Qualifications are essential
• Possess and maintain a current drivers licence

Benefits

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

• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave Provisions
• Local Housing Allowance
• Local Sporting Allowance

If you would like to apply for this role please click the Apply button. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the advertisement and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.

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+.

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