Senior Mine Geologist

Senior Mine Geologist

About the Business

• Novated leasing options
• Safety is our top priority – our days start and finish with it
• Be based in COLLIE 6225

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. 

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 coal for the domestic market with contracts to 2030.  

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

The Senior Mine Geologist will be responsible for the creation and monitoring of all information, plans and reports of geological aspects relating to the operational planning process. This role will oversee and assist with the formulation of coal mining plans and will monitor and direct quality control with regards to coaling activities. The Senior Mine Geologist will ensure the regular monitoring and identification of all geotechnical hazards on site and will work to ensure overburden and coaling operations are conducted with reference to these hazards.

• Maintain and manage capture and recording of all geological data relating to short and medium term planning.
• Provide day to day leadership in the Mine Planning team and other staff on issues relating to operational geology and coal mining on site.
• Provide a forecast of coaling extraction. This will include quality, tonnages, bypass, and estimated time of extraction.
• Works closely with Mining Supervisor to develop coal extraction strategies that minimises dilution and losses as well as optimises the Bypass/Washed coal mix in line with requirements of Logistics Coordinator.

Skills and Experience

Skills

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in hazard identification and responsive to safety issues.
• Skilled in problem solving and mining scheduling.
• Competent on full range of Microsoft programs.

Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of coal mining process and theories.
• Excellent knowledge of coal quality principles.
• Excellent knowledge of coal geology.
• Working knowledge of the Mining Act 1978 (WA) and associated regulations and how they pertain to individual and supervisor obligations.

Experience

• Highly experienced in the provision of Geological applications within an Open Cut mining environment.
• Highly experience in mining coal quality.
• Sound understanding of practical coal mining processes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Geology or associated discipline.
• Current open driver’s license (mandatory).

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.