Geotechnical Technician
Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin and has acquired 100% of the Blackwater and Daunia coal mines. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
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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
An exciting site-based opportunity has become available for a Geotechnical Technician to join the Geology team at our Blackwater Mine. As a Geotechnical Technician at Whitehaven, you will be responsible for providing the safe and efficient delivery of geotechnical monitoring as well as logistical support across the operation.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure geotechnical monitoring systems are maintained and optimised.
- Manage the installation, data capture and performance of geotechnical monitoring activities.
- Provide logistical support to site Geotechnical Engineers for ground investigations and monitoring.
- Identify and implement improvement opportunities with a particular focus on monitoring systems.
- Assist in managing critical monitoring activities and documentation reviews.
What You’ll Bring
- Demonstrated experience in geotechnical monitoring and ground investigations.
- Working knowledge of geological and geotechnical mechanisms.
- An open cut coal background is highly valued but other commodities or industries will be considered.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to articulate technical information.
Why Whitehaven Coal
- FIFO/DIDO opportunities on a Monday to Friday 5/2 roster
- 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive salary packages, with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
- Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
- Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
- Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
Whitehaven supports the communities in which we operate and encourage our employees to live locally, and relocation assistance is provided.
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
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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Other details
- Job family QUEENSLAND OPERATIONS
- Job function Blackwater
- Pay type Salary
- Company Vehicle Not Applicable
- Blackwater QLD 4717, Australia