Mine Planning Engineer

• Oaky Creek, Oaky Creek Coal,
• Tieri, Queensland, Australia
• Generous Housing Arrangements

Glencore’s purpose is to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life. At Oaky Creek Coal we fulfil this purpose by responsibly producing and distributing high quality export coking coal.  

Our values of safety, integrity, responsibility, openness, simplicity, and entrepreneurialism reflect our purpose, our priorities and the beliefs that drive our behaviour as we carry out our business activities. They define what it means to work at Glencore, regardless of location or role.

We know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes teamwork and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return, recognising and rewarding exceptional work and helping you achieve your career and professional goals.

Reporting to the Technical Services Department, an opportunity exists for an experienced Mine Planning Engineer to join the Oaky Creek North team. The Mine Planning Engineer is responsible for driving technical support to the operational departments throughout Oaky Creek North.

The role of Mine Planning Engineer is to Co-ordinate the mine scheduling and forecasting requirements throughout the Oaky Creek North.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Communication of the planning schedule to the mine departments;
• Assist in the development of short term and medium term mine planning tasks;
• Supplying support when required to other areas in Technical Services.
• Supporting the operational departments with projects Management activities

About you:

At Oaky Creek Coal, we hire for attitude and train for skill. We look for people who are adaptable, self-driven and think critically.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• 2 to 4 years industry experience in a similar role preferably in underground mining
• Mining Engineer or similar qualification
• Previous experience in a similar role
• High levels of resourcefulness, initiative, personal organisation, and diplomacy
• Advanced Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous underground mining experience
• Mechanical trade background an advantage
• Computer literate with experience using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Prior use of SAP planning software would also be advantageous

In return, you will get

• Highly competitive mining salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice
• Provision for Education Assistance to further your studies
• Relocation assistance and generous subsidised housing is on offer

Additional Information

The local town of Tieri offers an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Visit (www.tieri.com.au) to see what it is really like to live and work in the top little town.      

Applications Close:

2^nd November 2022.

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in this position with their manager prior to applying.

For further information please contact:  oakycreekhr@glencore.com.au.