At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to optimise coal mining operations and ensure safety through geological expertise.
- Company: Anglo American, a leading global mining company focused on sustainable practices.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, subsidised accommodation, gym membership, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time position with flexible work arrangements and a commitment to safety and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the mining industry while advancing your career with passionate professionals.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Geological Sciences and at least three years of operational mining experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland. Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world.
Capcoal Mine is seeking an experienced Geologist to join our Technical Services team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of passionate, industry-leading professionals and play a key role in maximising resource value while advancing your career. Reporting to the Geotechnical Superintendent, this position provides short- to medium-term geological support across the operations. You will contribute directly to optimising production areas by identifying geological risks and ensuring safe, efficient planning and execution.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide specialist coal quality advice to production teams and customers to support the achievement of mine performance targets and maximise resource value.
- Monitoring and data collection including the use of slope stability radar (SSR).
- Identify and manage geological and geotechnical hazards impacting mining operations.
- Continuously improve coal mining plans and excavation methodologies through reconciliation of planned versus actual performance and analysis of operational variances.
- Conduct mapping, logging, and data validation to ensure data quality and reliability.
- Develop fit-for-purpose short-term geological models.
- Conduct daily geological pit inspections to ensure coal quality standards are maintained and to identify and manage quality-related risks within the mining operation.
- Support mine planning, drill and blast design, and daily operational decision-making.
- Assist Coal mining activity daily and as required.
- Monitor coal quality performance against customer specifications and lead or support investigations into quality-related issues.
- Assist in minimising coal loss and contamination.
- Perform reconciliation analysis to drive continuous improvement in performance.
- Collaborate closely with geologists, geotechnical engineers, mining engineers, and operations teams.
- Maintain and continuously develop the geological production model to support accurate coal quality forecasting and operational decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualifications in Geological Sciences or related program.
- At least three years experience in operational mining, preferably open cut coal mining.
- Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets.
- Strong analysis, problem solving and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Additional information:
- Full-time permanent position based at Capcoal Mine, Middlemount.
- 8/6 roster.
- Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options.
- Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided.
- Attractive Salary + 12% Superannuation.
- Discounted Gym membership.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for employees.
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programs, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too.
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry.
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At Anglo American, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Longwall Superintendent role at our Moranbah North Mine. Our commitment to safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement creates a supportive work culture where employees can thrive. With competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, and abundant opportunities for professional growth, we empower our team members to lead and innovate in a dynamic environment that values their contributions.
