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Anglo American Steelmaking Coal
Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.  In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description

We are seeking a Mining Engineer for our Capcoal Surface Operation, an open cut coal mine utilising draglines, shovels, excavators and associated ancillary equipment to produce approximately 5mtpa from three dynamic coal seams. 

As the Mining Engineer, you will report to the Technical Services Superintendent and will be responsible for delivering best practice mining engineering services and support to our  Truck and Shovel fleet, managing up to 5 Truck fleets. Our Mining Engineers are specialists in the development and implementation of short to medium term (up to 18 month) mining strategies and mine plans - with recent approval for mine expansion, this is a very exciting time to join the team!

You will leverage your experience of haulage and dump designs as well as your knowledge in mine scheduling software to optimise haulage and deliver achievable mine plans. With the support of the planning team, you will actively engage with the production team to communicate mine plans and schedules to ensure that the production processes are optimised to continuously increase the operational efficiency.

Qualifications

We are seeking a tertiary qualified Mining Engineer with at least 3 years post graduate experience gained in an open cut environment. 

To be successful in the role, desirable experience and attributes include:

Short to medium term design, planning and / or scheduling within an open cut operation.Truck & Shovel experience.Experience in driving best practices through your department and into the business.Ability to understand functionality of business systems and extract relevant data for business purposes.Track record in driving continuous improvement.Strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Exposure to DESWIK highly desirable, SPRY, Vulcan, MINEX, SAP and/or mining/blasting software will be highly regarded.

Additional InformationThis is a full-time, permanent roleMonday to Friday roster with potential of going 8/6This role is suitable for FIFO, DIDO and residential lifestyle options, with subsided accommodation in Middlemount

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you will find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers, and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we are also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE - 12 Septmeber

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.