At a Glance
- Tasks: Support risk management and promote health and safety strategies in a mining environment.
- Company: Join a leading coal mine with a strong safety focus and community values.
- Benefits: Generous pay, career growth support, paid parental leave, and employee recognition programs.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team at one of Queensland's largest coal mines.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety practices while advancing your career in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in safety, preferably in mining, with strong data analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 83196 - 101684 $ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Safety Specialist (Process).
The Safety Specialist will support risk management, event classification, auditing and coaching the site's operational entities regarding risk assessment, control and event management.
What You'll Do
- Engage in the development and implementation of risk, health and wellbeing promotional strategies including facilitating prevention/control activities and/or programs.
- Work closely with our CHPP (Coal Handling and Processing Plant)
- Monitor and report on all S&H performance data, with a focus on automation of reports / dashboards for efficient communication of key information to the frontline.
- Support operational areas on the appropriate use of measures, metrics, and analytical tools to enhance safety reporting, incident investigation and incident management.
- Develop, monitor and distribute reports on key safety and health measures (e. g., safety interactions, corrective and preventative action, etc) from the site access system.
- Support and monitor training in the use of the safety and health reporting system (WHC360)
- Monitor and support site leaders in systems use, data reporting and event classification
- Perform duties as a site administrator / key contact for the WHC360 system.
- What You'll Bring
- At least 2 years' experience in safety, preferably in a mining environment, preferably with experience in CHPP or knowledge of this area.
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and systems (Isometrix) with a focus on automation of reports/dashboards
- Sound knowledge and application of Safety & Health practices.
- Knowledge of safety policies, procedures and the important role of consistently demonstrating required behaviours and championing safety values
- This position is based in our
Blackwater mine .
The Blackwater open cut coal mine is one of the largest producing metallurgical coal mines in Queensland.
It is situated 73 kilometres south east of Emerald, on the traditional lands of the Gaangalu people.
Operating since 1967, the Blackwater mine has a strike length of 80 kilometres and is one of nine metallurgical coal mines in Queensland's Bowen Basin.
The Blackwater mine produces predominantly low-ash, low-sulphur metallurgical coal products, as well as high energy thermal coal.
Generous Remuneration and Benefits, a Strong Safety focus, Career growth and Support for your Career aspirations, a Paid Parental Leave program (26 weeks), a robust Employee referral program, Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative and Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
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Safety Specialist in Blackwater employer: Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and innovation in the mining sector. Located at the Daunia mine, employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth through continuous improvement initiatives and cutting-edge technology. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on achieving production targets, Whitehaven Coal provides a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.
