Coal Planning and Productivity Engineer
Job Ref: RST6317152203BHP
Location: Australia – New South Wales
Mt Arthur Coal is 100% owned by BHP Billiton and is located 5km south west of Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter Valley, 125 north west of Newcastle in NSW. The mine is currently undertaking a major expansion, which will take production capacity to 20mtpa. Mt Arthur Coal is a leader in safety, productivity and environmental management.
Coal Planning and Productivity Engineer
BHP Billiton Mt Arthur Coal Operations are currently expanding its Muswellbrook coal mining operations to meet increased market demand.
This expansion has created an opportunity in its rapidly expanding Production Department for an energetic and enthusiastic technical mining professional with up to five years experience. This position will report directly to the Senior Engineer Coal Planning and assist in the process of improving safety, production and cost effectiveness of the coal mining and planning section of the department.
The coal planning and productivity engineer will have the following direct responsibilities with regard to the coal planning and mining activities:
* Develop weekly and monthly coal mining and processing plans,
* Review mining activities with key production personnel to continuously improve designs and operating practices,
* Conduct regular field visits of mining operations to ensure high quality standards are being maintained and recommend opportunities to improve,
* Review coal blending strategies and provide direction on operational optimisation across planning, mining and processing personnel.
* Monitor mining and processing performance for use in the day to day and budget planning processes,
* Demonstrate sound technical knowledge and operational awareness of mining functions to be able to provide support for coal supervisors and mine operators,
* Undertake project and supervisory work as directed,
* Ensure compliance with all HSEC Policies and Procedures, Safe Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, Statutory Legislation including the NSW Coal Mines Health and Safety Act, NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act, and any Mine Site Rules,
* Ensure positive relationships are developed and maintained through effective communication and consultation,
* Provide a leadership role in continuous improvement, in team development and facilitating change,
* Reviewing coal mining fleet strategies and planning processes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the coaling operations.
Selection Criteria
* Professional qualifications in geology or mining engineering are preferred,
* Genuine interest in a career path within the Production Department,
* Desire to live in the Hunter Valley,
* Ability to develop good working relationships and communication with co-workers,
* Current driver’s licence,
* NSW Coal Mine Open Cut Examiners Certificate of Competency would be highly regarded,
* Willingness to assist in a supervisor production role if required.
Applications close on Friday 30th April 2010.
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