MPEA - Mining Production Environmental Assistant

MPEA - MINING PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT

Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) has a focus on developing and maintaining relationships with neighbouring communities and interacting regularly with them regarding mining impacts.  This role provides a key interface between the community, mine operations and internal environment as well as community personnel. 

About the Business

• Rare opportunity
• Job stability permanent position
• Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

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. 

Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is one of the largest open pit operations in the area. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both draglines and load haul systems as the current and preferred mining method. Our site operates continuously 24 hours a day, seven days a week and has a long and proud history, employing approximately 1350 people from local and surrounding communities, who are our most valuable asset. 

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Mining Superintendent - MEM, this role is responsible for proactively managing mining operations through monitoring and visual inspections in neighbouring communities and on the mine site whilst working the 4 panel (2/3) roster rotating between day and night shift. As part of the MTW team you will be in regular contact with mine operations personnel to better understand and modify operations as required. This role is of critical importance to both our near neighbours and the site. Other key responsibilities include: •    Compilation and reporting of operational monitoring, community and environmental data for communication with internal and external stakeholders; •    Assist in maintenance and improvement of community and environmental management systems; and •    Community and environmental awareness training to mine personnel.  

Skills and Experience

The successful candidates will display the Yancoal – ‘Our Way’ behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a ‘One Team’ culture. Along with promoting and driving the Yancoal values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence. To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes: •    Tertiary qualification in environmental or social science (or similar) and/or willing to obtain; •    A strong customer focus to deal with both internal and external stakeholders; •    Ability to effectively analyse technical information and communicate to various audiences; •    An Australian manual driver’s license; •    A broad level understanding of open cut mining practice; •    Ability to work shift work (night shift and weekends); and •    Previous experience in environmental monitoring particularly noise monitoring is desirable.  

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.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications Close Friday 16 June 2023