Coal Quality Engineer/Geologist | Mt Arthur Coal | Muswellbrook

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About Mt Arthur Coal

Mount Arthur Coal is an open-cut coal mine 100 per cent owned by BHP. Located in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales it's the largest producer of energy coal in the region, operating alongside olive growers, wine makers, horse breeders and the nearby residential community of Muswellbrook.

Our greatest asset is and has always been our people and communities, which is why we are committed to working together on our Pathway to 2030 - a program to responsibly close Mt Arthur Coal. We are about doing the right thing and working with everyone to co-create a shared vision for the future of the region.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Coal Quality Engineer/Geologist to join our team, which has an exceptional culture where success is celebrated, and work/life balance is valued.

Reporting to the Superintendent Resource, your role will be to support the site’s production, planning, CHPP and logistical needs through the timely delivery of the weekly coal schedule and feed plan. Additionally, you will provide coal recovery plans, operational guidance and pit support as the vital link between the short-term schedule, production and logistics.

The role on offer is Monday- Friday residential position

In this role you will:

With an overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development

• Engage with Production, CHPP, Planning, Marketing and Logistics teams to deliver against the short-term planning targets;
• Generate the weekly coal schedule, optimising the feed plans and blend to efficiently meet logistics needs;
• Provide geological field support to the site operational teams with coal recovery plans and pit inspections with a focus on quality;
• Work proactively with production teams to sequence coal to the CHPP to meet quality requirements and manage coal quality, loss and dilution, and ROM management;
• Complete End of Month reporting activities

As part of the site geology team, the role can be tailored to your experience and qualifications. There is the opportunity to gain exposure to Mine Geology and role rotations to further your professional development. 

About You

Applicants of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. The skills and capabilities below will be highly regarded, with on-the-job training provided to upskill and assist you to take the next step in your career.

• A Tertiary Qualification in Geology, Mining Engineering, or associated discipline;
• A valid Australia Driver’s Licence;
• Scheduling experience and strong Microsoft Excel skills;
• Experience in open cut coal mining;
• The ability to perform pit inspections and influence operational stakeholders whilst delivering to a plan;
• Experience with and understanding of coal quality;
• Detailed knowledge of industry best practice in horizon and grade control processes in a truck and shovel mining environment

You will be diligent, self-motivated and an excellent team player with positive relationship building skills and a high level of attention to detail.

On offer to you

This is a unique opportunity to have a rewarding career in a sought-after lifestyle location. Mt Arthur is a large, open-cut truck shovel operation, providing you with an opportunity to develop innovative solutions to technical problems.

Base in the scenic Hunter Valley, you will be minutes away from world-class restaurants and vineyards and a short distance away from the iconic beaches of Newcastle and Central Coast.

You will benefit from a rewarding career path and an excellent remuneration package inclusive of competitive salary, performance bonus, employee share options and a relocation package to take up a residential role in the Hunter Valley. 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.

We know there are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.