OCE - Open Cut Examiner

OCE - Open Cut Examiner

Location: Blackwater QLD 4717

About the Business

Welcome to Yancoal Australia. For 20 years, we have been supporting the prosperity of Australia. We value the contributions of our employees, contractors and embrace close relationships with our local communities, customers and suppliers.

With over 4,500 people working across our operations, our team is made up of experts in their field. From engineers to operators, to environmentalists, surveyors, tradespeople, accountants, administrators, marketers and beyond – we are proud of our people and everything we achieve together. 

What does it look like to live close to our sites?

Blackwater is a rural town and locality in the Central Highlands Region, Queensland, Australia. It is a town in a significant coal mining area in Central Queensland. The name of the township was inspired by the dark colour of local waterholes. A Mining town where generally everyone looks out for each other.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Mining Superintendent, you will be a part of a dynamic and motivated team. The role will require you to  support the Mining Manager, Senior Supervisors/Superintendents, Supervisors and the SSE to manage the mine in accordance with the requirements of the site Safety and Health Management System, site Environmental Management System, the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 and the Coal Mine Safety and Health Regulation 2017.

Skills and Experience

Essential Criteria:

• Working knowledge of the Queensland Coal Mining Safety & Health Act and associated regulations;
• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Management Systems;
• Previous experience in the supervision of workers within a mining or heavy industry environment
• Current Coal Board Medical
• Current Standard 11 (Surface)
• Open Cut Examiner Certificate of Competency (Open Cut Coal Mines) Queensland

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated skills in risk awareness, hazard identification and a strong commitment to safety
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated high level of communication, analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office

Benefits

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

Salaried only  

• 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
• Flexible work arrangements
• 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 Australia 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+.

Yancoal Australia is a Work180 Endorsed Employer and is committed to ensuring all employees can thrive in an inclusive workplace.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply today and take the first step toward an exciting new journey with us!

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