Gunnedah, NEW South Wales Whitehaven Coal
About The Organisation
Whitehaven Coal is a leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal. Operating in NSW’s Gunnedah Basin, our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company.
Whitehaven Coal operates five open cut mines (Maules Creek, Werris Creek, Tarrawonga, Rocglen & Sunnyside), one underground mine (Narrabri) and a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant, supported by offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle, Sydney and Tokyo. The company has been growing its workforce and currently has almost 1000 direct employees.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the number of women and Aboriginal people in our workforce and welcomes applicants who reflect diversity of gender and culture.
Our commitment is to be:
- A leading producer of some of the world’s highest quality coal
- A company that has locally-based employees wherever possible
- A proud member of and leading employer in the north west NSW region
- A provider of stable and secure employment opportunities for local Aboriginal people
- A company that achieves Zero Harm to our people, our environment and our community
About The Role
An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Gas Drainage Coordinator to join our Narrabri Coal Operations in Narrabri, NSW. Reporting to the Mining Engineering Manager, this role will coordinate the gas monitoring arrangements for the underground operations at Narrabri mine in line with the NSW Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum sites) Act 2013, Regulations and the mine production requirements.
The Gas Drainage Coordinator is responsible for:
- Providing professional, timely, targeted technical services and support to line superintendents and managers, in the areas of gas management, and gas drainage, at the mine.
- Working as an effective member of the mine team to ensure that activities in your area of responsibility are in the overall best interests of the mine
To be successful in the role, you will undertake the following indicative duties:
- Demonstrate visible safe work practices and a commitment to safety in the workplace by participating in safety training, managing risk, identifying and reporting hazards and incidents, and acting as a role model in the area of safety every day.
- In consultation with management and employees develop and maintain the mines key technical plans, standards and procedures in relation to, gas management, and associated TARP’s and other associated controls in the Mine Safety Management System.
- Plan and manage the underground gas drainage and drilling activities at the mine
- Provide technical input and support for the Authority to Mine Process for Outburst risk control
- Accountable for overall UG gas drainage drilling contractor performance including safety, schedule, quality and cost
- Provide detail plans in consultation with the Tech Services department to ensure timely delivery of UG gas drilling data and drainage infrastructure aligned to site schedules and budgets
- Regularly review the progress of the gas drainage programs in place at the mine
- Ensure Gas Drainage contractors engaged by this position are managed to meet all requirements under site policies and procedures.
- Promptly escalate any non-conformance or safety matters to the Mining Engineering Manager and /or Mine Manager recommending appropriate remedial actions.
About You or Skills / Experience
The successful applicant will possess the following qualifications, experience and qualities:
- Degree or Associate Diploma in a relevant Mining engineering field.
- Demonstrated technical & operational ability in the area of gas management,
- Experience and knowledge of underground coal mining operations, standards and legislation
- Experience with contractor management / coordination
- Ability to work as a team member
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly focused, motivated, and self-directed.
- Ability to prioritise and meet targets and deadlines
- Ensure highest personal standards of behaviour, acting with integrity at all times
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