Project Civil Engineer

Project Civil Engineer

About the Business

• Secure oppertunity with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
• Be part of a growing operation, great operation culture and team environment
• Live in the award winning Mudgee 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 Engineer to join our Projects Team at Moolarben Coal Mine. Reporting to the Projects Technical Superintendent, the role will be an important member of the Projects Team to coordinate projects with stakeholders across OC, CHPP and UG during project lifecycle and assist in contract management, quality assurance and delivery. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and schedule project requirements from OC, CHPP, and UG teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, quality control and budgets in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support for the delivery teams during projects construction.
• Assist in future planning activities including feasibility studies, design reviews, and rehabilitation plans.
• Review of ITPs, NCR, RFI and Contractor Monthly progress claims.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standards, procedures and best practices for civil engineering for efficient project completion and within budget.

Skills and Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or related discipline (Prefer Civil Engineering).
• Registration or membership with Engineers Australia or a similar professional body is preferred.

Essential Criteria

• Significant previous experience working with all aspects of project delivery in a coal mine setting.
• Experience in leading technical aspects of project development and delivery.
• Excellent computer skills and competence in the use of SAP, Microsoft office suite, AutoCAD, MS Project, Docusign (or similar).
• Ability to interpret and apply Australian Standards related to civil construction, earthworks, and safety (e.g., AS 3798, AS 1289).
• Excellent project administration skills.
• Sound knowledge of earthworks and survey principles.
• Drivers license.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of technical disciplines in project delivery management.
• Knowledge of statutory laws and regulations in mining design and construction. 
• Ability to lead task-driven outputs within a project delivery function.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making for risk assessment and solution implementation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach to daily activities and challenges.
• Committed to self-development and continuous improvement in the Project function.

Benefits

Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Salary continuance and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Subsidised private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
• Study assistance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to financial education and banking discounts 
• Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
• Service recognition rewards
• Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.

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.

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