Mine Engineering Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
Mine Engineering Manager
About the Business
- Learning and development opportunities
- Be part of a strong operation, great operation culture and team environment
- Located in the award winning Mudgee 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 1100 employees with employees residing in the beautiful Mudgee area, with all the facilities for a fantastic family lifestyle.
Job Tasks and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Underground Operations Manager, you will develop, supervise, monitor and review the mine engineering standards and procedures forming part of the Underground mining operations at Moolarben.
The role will require you to:
- Undertake the role of Statutory Mining Engineering Manager.
- Implementation and verification of associated standards and management plans at the operation.
- Monitoring compliance and influencing improvements through leadership to build on our capability.
- Pursue continuous improvement, excellence and a culture of responsibility and accountability.
- Consultation and involvement in the process of developing production plans to assess mining practices for compliance end efficiencies.
- Lead the Mining Team in promoting a risk management culture at the Mine, ensuring employees identify hazards, looking for safety initiatives and improvements in the workplace.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering, or similar professional training.
- NSW practicing certificate of Manager of Mining Engineering for Underground Coal Mines.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a senior manager or supervisor in a longwall mine.
- Thorough understanding of relevant Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation Legislation.
- Extensive knowledge of Longwall mining systems and equipment.
- Extensive knowledge of Development mining systems and equipment.
- Superior skills in process analysis with a strong systems-based approach.
Benefits
Yancoal provides a range of benefits to appeal to the diverse needs of our employees. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Salary continuance and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 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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