Mine Engineer - Coal - NSW

Mine Engineer - Coal

SKILLED Group- Hunter Valley, NSW (Sydney Area, Australia)

Job Description

International mining house with an operation in the Hunter Valley region of NSW Australia, is seeking a mine engineer for their open cut coal mining operation.

This operation in one of Australia’s idyllic and serene locations with spectacular scenery and surrounded by world class wineries. The mine site is going through a growth phase with output increasing year by year and are looking to strengthen their engineering and production teams.


As the mine engineer, your responsibilities and duties include but not limited to the following:

• Assist in the delivery of mining projects
• Provide technical advice on mining activities to ensure production targets on achieved.
• Produce short and medium planning and scheduling
• Able to assist in identifying areas for improvement with regards to production and design
• Promote health and safety within the operation

Mine Engineering requirements:

• Degree in mine engineering
• Previous experience in open cut coal is essential
• Competent in all mining techniques – 3/5 years’ experience
• Good software knowledge of Minex, Vulcan and XPAC
• Competent in short and medium term planning and scheduling
• Previous experience in business/continuous improvement is highly regarded.
• Good spoken and written communication skills in English are essential.

Benefits:

• Salary package exceeding $140K
• 5/2 roster so your home every night
• Work and live in one of the most natural and beautiful areas within Australia
• Domestic and International relocation is on offer

For more information, please call Rob Tyson on 07 3021 7104 or 0424 208960 or alternatively send your resume to rtyson@skilled.com.au

All applications are treated with the strictest of confidence. Resumes will not be forwarded or sent to 3rd parties without candidate’s prior consent.

Specialist in technical and executive mining recruitment and professional career development.

Company Description

SKILLED Group is Australia and New Zealand’s leading provider of flexible and cost-effective staffing services. From our “blue-collar” foundations, SKILLED Group has grown and diversified to a portfolio of brands, each with its own specialist market and skills focus. We provide business, industry and government with a broad range of staffing services and customised workforce solutions that improve productivity and reduce risk.