Responsible Engineer - Dam and Tailings Facility
Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we’re excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of BMA’s Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.
About Blackwater Mine:
Situated 73 kilometres south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of 80 kilometres. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using truck and shovel, as well as loader and dragline.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Responsible Dams and Tailings Engineer to join The Whitehaven Coal family within the Engineering team at Blackwater mine. The Responsible Dams Engineer will be accountable for the assurance and integrity of the mines water and tailings storage facilities through engineering governance to manage the risk of dam failure.
This role will be based on site at Blackwater (preferred) or Brisbane, with frequent travel required
What You’ll Do
- Track conformance of day-to-day operation against design intent and raise issues when monitored parameters deviate from design values;
- Advise on compliance with the dam operational design intent, applicable dam safety, regulations, polices and guidelines;
- Implement dam operation and inspection training programs;
- Maintain dam management records, and ensure appropriate information is available for training;
- Communicate effectively with external consulting engineers, advising of potential changes to the dams, surveillance and instrumentation, and work with them on modifications;
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor degree in Geotechnical, Civil, Mining or other tertiary qualifications relating to water management such as Hydrology, Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering;
- Experience in Tailings or water dam management, dam assessment, general water management, or hydrological assessment;
- Previous mining experience is an asset but not essential;
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels and disciplines; and
- An open Australian driving licence is required.
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
- $4k for successful employee referrals
- Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
- Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
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To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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Other details
- Job family ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Job function Blackwater
- Pay type Salary
- Company Vehicle Not Applicable
- Blackwater QLD 4717, Australia