Mine Planning Superintendent

Mine Planning Superintendent

About Yancoal Australia

•    Get your life insurance paid for •    Safety is our top priority – our days start and finish with it •    Be based in Collie 6225 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. 

Managed by Yancoal, Premier Coal is the leading coal producer in Western Australia.  Operating an open cut coal mine near Collie in the South West of WA, the operation produces coal for the domestic market with contracts to 2030.  

About the Role

As the Mine Planning Superintendent reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading a team that includes mining engineers and surveyors,
• Identifying obstacles and implementing strategies to achieve budgeted production and commercial targets,
• Managing the process of developing improvements to the survey, mine planning and drill & blast management methods and systems,
• Providing accurate mine plans to allow all operational activities to be delivered to contract specifications,
• Working closely with the maintenance team with scheduled servicing plans and identifying issues that impact production,
• Identifying and acting upon continuous improvement opportunities in the technical service area,
• Assisting to achieve project KPIs and setting of objectives and KPIs for work teams as needed,
• Providing clear leadership and direction and promoting and fostering a positive team culture,
• Providing coaching, mentoring and development opportunities for direct reports,
• Developing and managing the site production forecast to meet contract volumes and requirements.

About You

• Proven leadership experience of a technical services team in a medium to large scale mining operations is preferred,
• Competent user of mine planning and scheduling software (Spry, Vulcan, etc.),
• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying or Geology,
• Strong ability to communicate technical information to all work groups,
• Contribute to and promote a safe, healthy work environment for all employees and contractors to assist in providing a safe and incident free workplace.

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.