Senior Engineer - Short Term Planning
Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About the Role
Reporting to the Mine Planning Superintendent, the Senior Short Term Planning Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to mine operations in the short-term planning horizon, enabling the site to provide an increasingly safe, reliable and cost-efficient operation. This is a local position that requires you to relocate or live in the regional NSW area of Gunnedah.
What You’ll Do
- Actively manage the preparation of the short-term forecast with consideration given to risk (safety, business, operational)
- Responsible of the monthly, weekly and daily plans and schedule, with a focus on continuous improvement through mine planning
- Ensure production Monthly plan is met through effective planning, scheduling and coordination of activities relating to the mining fleets
- Liaise with site technical services managers, superintendents, engineers, maintenance team and operational teams and other mine site personnel
- Supervise and provide mentoring to mining engineers, ensuring their outputs adhere to business goals
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety through leadership in the workplace
What You'll Bring
- Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering or similar
- 5 years’ experience in open cut coal mine engineering
- Multi-seam coal open cut experience (Desirable)
- Experience using mine planning & scheduling software (Vulcan, Gantt Scheduler, Spry)
- Excellent communication and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Well-developed verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Employee referral scheme offering $3000 for successful referrals
- Full relocation packages offered to live in the beautiful region of North West NSW
- Industry leading parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave plus super for primary caregivers
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leases & remote area housing benefits
- Learning and development opportunities to help our people be the best they can be
- Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs for senior and emerging talent
