Mining Engineer - Mining & Civil Projects

Civil Engineer - Projects

Mudgee NSW 2850

About the Business

• Be part of a growing operation, great operational culture and team environment 
• Competitive Salary and great opportunities for role growth
• Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine Region

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

We are seeking a Civil Projects Engineer to join our mine planning team. Moolarben mine is currently in an exciting phase growing to deliver up to mine 16Mt of coal per year from 2023. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, the key role responsibilities include:Manage and coordinate rehabilitation landform modelling and planning, working closely with Planning, Production, Project, and Environment teams to ensure completion to design.

• Provide guidance, design and implementation for construction of civil water management structures and assist in site Dam management (including Declared Dams).
• Manage the monitoring and part of the future construction of 2 creek diversions to be built in spoil as part of final landform rehabilitation.     
• Work closely with the Mining department, on other projects, being proactive in identifying issues, monitoring outcomes, and providing solutions.

Skills and Experience

• A tertiary qualification preferably in Civil Engineering or related discipline (Mining, Geology, Survey)   
• Demonstrated 5 years of experience preferably in a civil, mining, construction and/or contractor environment.
• Experience in civil earthworks with a focus on rehabilitation activities (drainage/shaping) working with contractors would be an advantage.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Vulcan and/or other related surface software.
• Experience in Microsoft products (Excel spreadsheets/databases)
• Well developed verbal and written communication skills
• The motivation and ability to; be positive, be curious, learn, listen, contribute to a ‘one team’ work culture, take on challenges and deliver work to the standard and deadlines required.

Benefits

• We offer competitive remuneration packages for our roles
• 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
• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no waiting period
• 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 encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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.