STP Engineer

Singleton, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago

Mining EngineerYancoal MTW is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Mining Engineer to join our team. You will be a part of our Technical Services team who are responsible for short, medium and long term mine planning, drill and blast engineering, pit geology and survey. Our planning scope and close working relationships with Mine Operations allows us to support our people to develop their skills and reach their potential.About the Business

Permanent opportunity with competitive benefits
Great company culture with a focus on developement
Be based at Yancoal Mount Thorley Warkworth

We are Australia's largest pure-play coal producer generating over $10 billion in Foreign Direct Investment; owning, operating or participating in coal mines across NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.Owned and Operated by Yancoal Australia, Mount Thorley Warkworth (MTW) is an open cut mine that provides the opportunity to live and work locally. Located 15 kilometres south-west of Singleton in the beautiful Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, MTW relies on both dragline and load haul systems for their continuous operations. The MTW Mine is the largest open cut operation in the region, employing approximately 1,450 people who reside in the local and surrounding communities.Job Tasks and ResponsibilitiesThe Mining Engineer position is within the Short-Term Planning team and is responsible for delivering quality engineering outputs through designing, monitoring and communicating effective mine designs and schedules. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer and working a Monday - Friday roster, you will be part of a successful team that enjoy what they do and value each other's contributions. This role requires strong engagement with key stakeholders; primarily mining operations, as well as:

Direct involvement in the development of daily, weekly and monthly plans.
Design and scheduling for draglines, rope shovels, hydraulic excavators and haul fleet.
Ensure compliance to legislative requirements and site standards.

Skills and ExperienceThe successful candidate will display the Yancoal - 'Our Way' behaviours in everyday practice and fosters a 'One Team' culture, along with promoting the Yancoal Values of People, Safety, Innovation, Integrity and Excellence.To be successful in the role you will also display the following skills and attributes:Essential Criteria:

A Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or related engineering discipline;
Previous experience in mine planning within an Open Cut Coal Mining environment.
Experience with CAD design software packages such as Deswik, shot plus, or Vulcan;
An eye for detail and an ability to develop practical and achievable mine designs and schedules;
Strong communication and time management skills;
Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels;
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint skills;
NSW driver's license.

Desirable criteria:

Experience with Deswik design software for open cut mine design.

BenefitsYancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

Salary continuance and life insurance
20 weeks paid primary carers parental leave with no waiting period
Subsidised private health insurance
Fitness Passport - discounted workplace health and fitness program
Study assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Access to financial education and banking discounts
Salary packaging including novated leasing and remote area benefits
Service recognition rewards
Discounts program including major department stores, cinemas, restaurants

Yancoal values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds including First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people that identify as LGBTQIA+.If this is sounding like what you might be looking for in your next role apply today to start an exciting new journey with us.Applications Close: 12 September 2025Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Be careful of scams
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