Glencore Coal Careers

Longwall Automation Engineer

Ulan, NSW, Australia Full time

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Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

As the Longwall Automation Engineer at Ulan Underground Mine, you will operate as a part of the Engineering Team reporting to the Engineering Manager.

About Ulan Underground

Ulan Underground is an established, efficient and high production underground longwall coal mining operation situated in the western coalfields of NSW. Ulan Underground is recognised as a leader in thermal coal export, featuring state-of-the-art mining equipment and the latest technology.

Requirements of the role include:

  • Lead, maintain and develop the automation equipment and communication systems across the operations Longwall

  • Strong focus on system automation reliability and continuous improvement aligned to delivering Mine site outputs.

  • Ensure production work practices are consistent with procedures and industry best proactive

  • Driving a incident prevention safety culture

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will possess:

  • An electrical trade qualification and/or tertiary Engineering qualification

  • Experience in Project Management

  • Proficient in Microsoft suite including Project, Excel, Powerpoint and Word

  • Technical and operational understanding of underground coal mining

  • Willingness to implement and learn new automation methods and equipment

  • Have a can do approach and openness to change.

About Ulan Coal Complex

Ulan Coal Mines has attracted people from all over Australia (and the world) who are drawn to the idea of launching or developing a mining career with the added benefit of comfortable residential-based work arrangement and family friendly lifestyle. The Ulan Complex is comprised of Ulan Underground Mine, Ulan West Mine, and Ulan Surface Operations. The Complex has two established, efficient, and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW. We are an established, efficient, and high production underground longwall coal mining operation in the western coalfields of NSW. With state-of-the-art mining equipment, the latest technologies, and best in class safety practices, we are leading exporters in thermal coal.

Make the move to Mudgee and benefit from:

  • Regional Allowance

  • Relocation Assistance

  • Novated Leasing & Salary Packaging

  • Gym Subsidies and Pool Season Passes

  • Education Assistance

  • Formal and informal career development

  • State of the art Sporting Complex

  • Brand new Hospital and Health Care Facilities

  • Lively community, with markets, music and festivals

  • Award-winning wine region

  • 3.5 hours to Newcastle and Sydney

For more information about Ulan, click here.

For information about Mudgee, click here.

Applications Close:

For further information please contact: Marli Hungerford, HR Officer on (02) 6372 5175

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