Underground Deputy

Underground Deputy

About the Business

•    Job security & long term stability with a Tier 1 Mining Asset
•    Option to maintain a coastal lifestyle with heavily subsidised accommodation and meals or
•    Live in the award winning, family friendly town of Mudgee - Wine Region

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.

Moolarben Coal mine is Australia’s largest thermal coal producer and has both Underground and Open cut operations producing over 21 million tpa.  It has over 800 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

In this exciting period of growth, a number of opportunities exist at Moolarben Coal Operations to join our Underground team as a Deputy. Working with a dynamic team, you will be a strong leader who has the ability to drive the correct safety culture whilst maintaining a strong focus on continuous improvement, problem solving and high standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all crews are following HSEC policies and procedures.
• Achieving and driving agreed production targets.
• Delivering maintenance schedules in accordance with statutory and site regulations.
• Performing statutory and compliance inspections in line with legislation.
• A strong focus on minimising wastage and cost saving initiatives.
• Facilitating crew/shift communications sessions.

Skills and Experience

Our Essential Criteria

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Underground Coal Mining.
• NSW 3rd Class (Deputies) Certificate of Competency.
• Cert IV Underground Coal Mining (desirable)
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience with promoting a positive safety culture within the mine.
• Sound planning, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet production targets.

Benefits

We provide a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees.  The following benefits are available to eligible salaried employees:

• Competitive Salary complemented by an enticing Incentive Program
• Fixed roster available
• Corporate Subsidised Health Cover Premiums
• Salary Continuance and Life Insurance Cover
• Salary Sacrifice Options
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• Paid Parental Leave Provisions
• Relocation assistance
• Subsidised Camp accommodation

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.

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