Specialist Mine Scheduling (Blackwater, QLD, AU, 4717) at Whitehaven Coal

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About the Role 

Whitehaven Coal are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Scheduling Engineer working on site at our Blackwater Mine in the Bowen Basin. 

Reporting to the Superintendent – Mine Scheduling, the role will work with a team of Engineers to produce optimised schedules that will enable operations to deliver superior performance.   

What You’ll Do 

• Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders and customers to discuss and develop mine plan inputs, review mining sequences, support the management of equipment interaction and produce a set of plan outputs that enable the operations team to understand and value the mine plan;
• Participate in site safety routines and demonstrate a proactive safety culture;
• Deliver a weekly mine schedule to maximise value and meet business objectives;
• Communicate equipment interactions and enabling activities in the mine schedule;
• Deliver a weekly haulage plan to the operations team;
• Monitor monthly compliance to plan and design compliance;
• Integrate the weekly mine schedule into a rolling 18 month mine plan;

What You’ll Bring 

• Tertiary education in mining engineering or equivalent.
• Experience working as a mining engineer
• Strong working knowledge of Spry, Deswik, 3D Dig (preferred but not essential)
• Exceptional communication skills.
• High levels of organisational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• Full Relocation Packages | 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.

Reward. Opportunity. Recognition. Great Place to Work.