Mining Supervisor - D&B / Mine Services
Yancoal
MINING SUPERVISOR - D&B/Mine Services
Location: Collie, WA
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. Yancoal Australia also manages five other Australian coal mines on behalf of related parties. Yancoal currently employs over 3,000 people across its operations. At Yancoal our people are our most valuable asset and we invest in developing our management and leadership talent throughout our operations. 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 more than 3 million tonnes of coal per year for domestic supply with contracts to 2030.
We are currently seeking a Mining Supervisor - D&B/Mine Services to join our team at Premier Coal on a 4 on 4 roster - days only.
About the Role
The Drill & Blast Supervisor coordinates the drilling and blasting activities at Premier Coal Mine and the effective operation of plant and personnel within the blasting and drilling crews in consultation with the Mining Superintendents.
The main accountabilities of this role include;
- Provide direct supervision of the Drill and Blast operations and effectively allocate resources
- Maintain a safe operation ensuring statutory compliance whilst demonstrating visible safety leadership
- Provide planning and leadership to co-ordinate Drill and Blast activities for the coal operations
- Provide support, mentoring and monitor training of Drill and Blast crew
- Identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce costs
- Delivering agreed KPIs whilst continually maintaining and improving a safe workplace
About You
As a successful applicant, you’ll be a high-achieving team-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your exceptional relationship-building skills coupled with your ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders will also ensure your success in this role.
- Sound understanding of individual responsibilities in relation to the Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations
- Knowledge and understanding of blasting principles and practices relating to drill and blast operations
- 2+ years experience in a similar role within open pit mining operations
- Experienced in the provision of drilling and blasting activities within an Open Cut Mining environment
- Experienced in maintaining communication across a number of departments
- Current drivers licence
- Statutory Supervisor Qualified or willing to obtain
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.
The following benefits are available to eligible salaried employees:
- Corporate Subsidised Health Cover Premiums
- Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
- Salary Sacrifice Options
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Education Assistance
- Service Recognition
- Paid Parental Leave Provisions
- The opportunity to live and work in the beautiful South West of Western Australia!
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 before the advertised end date and commence recruitment proceedings immediately.
Applications close: 21 February 2024
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