The Scheduling Engineer – Production reports directly to the Mine Manager and works closely with the Mine Technical Services Team, Shift Undermanagers and Coordinators. The Scheduling Engineer – Production is accountable for: 

• safety;
• developing short-term mine plans and schedules;
• monitoring the execution of plans and schedules;
• business analysis / cost benefit analysis;
• forecasting and reporting. 

Necessary attributes: 

• experience in underground mining operations essential;
• qualifications at Diploma or Degree level in Mining, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
• experience using planning and scheduling software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project;
• personal qualities of integrity, commitment and teamwork.

 Whitehaven believes in the potential of its team members and provides excellent scope for career and professional development. In addition, remuneration is competitive to attract first class candidates and includes substantial salary, superannuation, bonus and relocation support.

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The Development Coordinator – Mains reports directly to the Mine Manager and is accountable for: 

• safety;
• leadership and management of the Gate Roads development systems and processes;
• management of production and maintenance cycles;
• achievement of target metres;
• cost effectiveness. 

Necessary attributes: 

• experience in underground mining operations essential;
• statutory qualifications of Third Class (Deputy) Certificate or above;
• personal qualities of integrity, commitment and teamwork.

Whitehaven believes in the potential of its team members and provides excellent scope for career and professional development. In addition, remuneration is competitive to attract first class candidates and includes substantial salary, superannuation, bonus and relocation support.

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The Development Coordinator – Mains reports directly to the Mine Manager and is accountable for: 

• safety;
• leadership and management of the overall Mains development systems and processes;
• management of production and maintenance cycles;
• achievement of target metres;
• cost effectiveness.

 Necessary attributes: 

• experience in underground mining operations essential;
• statutory qualifications of Third Class (Deputy) Certificate or above;
• personal qualities of integrity, commitment and teamwork.

 Whitehaven believes in the potential of its team members and provides excellent scope for career and professional development. In addition, remuneration is competitive to attract first class candidates and includes substantial salary, superannuation, bonus and relocation support.

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The suitable candidate will have the following attributes:

• A degree in Mining Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution;
• 7-10 years experience in the Australian underground coal mining industry;
• Capabilities in mine scheduling and a history in either geotechnical or ventilation branches of mining engineering;
• Knowledge of regulatory approval requirements and an ability to deliver them;
• Excellent communication abilities and proven experience in the supervision of small teams; and
• A demonstrated commitment to ensuring health and safety of personnel under your responsibility.

This position is a residential role. Employees of Whitehaven Coal enjoy living in the growing rural communities of the Gunnedah and Narrabri area and have access to a range of sporting and recreational pursuits.

This position offers the potential for a rural lifestyle change with the opportunity to take a leading role and contribute to the successful establishment of a new world class longwall mine in a growing coal region.

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• Provide technical engineering support and coordination for capital projects, equipment upgrades and major equipment overhaul.
• Drive operational improvement through analysis of plant performance and subsequent maintenance and equipment reliability activities.
• Ensure equipment, engineering standards and technical solutions add value to the business and meet relevant statutory or regulatory requirements.

Necessary attributes:

• A degree or equivalent in the relevant discipline, recognised in Australia.
• Previous engineering experience in heavy industry.
• Maintenance and/or project management experience.
• Knowledge of engineering and mining standards and legislation desirable.

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The Outbye Services Coordinator reports directly to the Mine Manager and is accountable for:

•  safety;
• planning, coordinating and monitoring implementation of all outbye mine services, the coal clearance system and the diesel fleet;
• overseeing performance of the outbye services coal clearance systems and diesel fleet to ensure that the productivity requirements of the mine are met.

Necessary attributes:

•  previous experience managing mine services, coal clearance systems and diesel fleets is mandatory;
• extensive underground mining experience with exposure to development and longwall operations;
• strong communication and organisation skills;
• personal qualities of integrity, commitment and teamwork.

Applicants with significant underground hard rock experience managing a substantial bulk materials conveyor system, a diesel fleet and mine services are also encouraged to apply.

Whitehaven believes in the potential of its team members and provides excellent scope for career and professional development. In addition, remuneration is competitive to attract first class candidates and includes substantial salary, superannuation, bonus and relocation support.

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• Coordinate maintenance on mine services, the coal clearance system and diesel fleet.
• Oversee performance of the outbye services, coal clearance system and diesel fleet to ensure that the
• productivity requirements of the mine are met.

Necessary attributes:

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience managing mine services, coal clearance systems and diesel fleets is mandatory.
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an engineering qualification.

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Duties:

• Provide direct supervision of CHPP plant operators and ancillary personnel.
• Efficient operation of plant during operating shifts to achieve planned production rates.
• Ensuring appropriate standards of safety, training and operating procedures are achieved.
• Identifying maintenance requirements, planning for and supervising maintenance activities.

Attributes:

• Experience in CHPP operations.
• Supervisory experience.
• A trade qualification is desirable.

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• Provide engineering support for the mine during the manufacture of the longwall system
• Coordinate maintenance on all longwall plant and equipment
• Oversee longwall equipment performance to ensure it meets productivity requirements

Necessary attributes:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience repairing and maintaining longwall mining equipment is mandatory
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an engineering qualification

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• Coordinate mechanical maintenance on mine services, the coal clearance system and diesel fleet
• Oversee performance of the coal clearance system and diesel fleet to ensure that the productivity requirements of the mine are met

Necessary attributes:

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Previous experience managing coal clearance systems and diesel fleets is mandatory
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an engineering qualification

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Necessary attributes:

• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a multi-skilled team environment
• Minimum 12 months underground coal experience mandatory, longwall experience will be an advantage
• Mechanical trade qualification mandatory, hydraulics experience desirable

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Necessary attributes:

• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to safety and strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a multi-skilled team environment
• Minimum 12 months underground coal experience mandatory, longwall experience will be an advantage
• Electrical trade qualification mandatory, (Qualified Electrical Supervisors Certificate)

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Necessary attributes:

• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
• Ability to work in a multi-skilled team environment and mentor inexperienced crew members
• Minimum 12 months underground coal mining face experience mandatory, longwall experience will be an advantage

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• Coordinate and lead all production and maintenance activities in a development production area.

Necessary attributes:

• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Proven leadership skills and an ability to mentor inexperienced crew members
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining a NSW Deputys Certificate of Competence or equivalent

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• Supervise all activities on shift to ensure planned work is completed in a safe and efficient manner
• Promote safe work behaviour and drive high standards

• Proven leadership and organisational skills
• Previous experience in a supervisory role mandatory, preferably at a longwall operation
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining a NSW Undermanager's Certificate of Competence or equivalent

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• Ensure compliance of all mine plant and equipment with site and legislative requirements
• Implement complete life cycle management of all mine plant and equipment

Necessary attributes:

• Proven leadership and organisational skills
• Previous experience in a Manager Mechanical Engineering role mandatory
• NSW Mine Mechanical Engineer Certificate of Competence or equivalent mandatory
• A Mechanical Engineering Degree in desirable

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