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Ventilation Officer
Oaky Creek Coal
Tieri, QLD

Oaky Creek Coal, a Glencore Managed Operation, produces high quality export coking coal. We are a large, dynamic mine with a proven track record. We’re professional, take personal ownership and we’re committed to providing exceptional outcomes all while delivering safe coal. At Oaky we know it’s our people that make it all possible. Our culture promotes flexibility and teamwork, and rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. We expect a lot, but we give a lot in return. We recognise and reward exceptional work.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Ventilation Officer who strives to achieve high quality performance and results. Appointed by, and accountable to, the Underground Mine Manager, the Ventilation Officer has an organisational reporting relationship with the Technical Services Manager.

The Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Managing and optimising the ventilation and gas management systems
• Holding a strong commitment to safety and the safety performance of your crew
• Leading and supervising personnel to meet and improve on planned targets and standards
• Contributing to the daily plan, taking into consideration production strategy, systems, sequence, standards, and timeframes.
• Providing specialist operational knowledge to ensure that all statutory requirements are met
• Proactively maintain statutory and shift specific documentation, as well as the accurate collection of data
• Influencing and maintaining a positive team culture

About you:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience underground coal mining experience
• A Mining Engineer qualification and QLD Ventilation officer certificate of competency
• Previous experience with contractor management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Statutory qualifications of a 3rd Class Certificate of Competency is highly desirable

Just as importantly, we’ve worked hard to make sure you feel valued. In return, here are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Highly competitive mining salary plus annual short-term performance bonus
• Company sponsored FIFO from BNE to EMD for eligible roles
• 6 weeks annual leave per year
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave - one of the most generous long service leave schemes of any industry in the country
• Generously subsidised housing, or permanently allocated camp accommodation
• Relocation assistance
• Opportunities to salary sacrifice flights and/or enter into a novated lease vehicle arrangement
• Private Health or Salary Continuance reimbursement up to $3,500
• Active Lifestyle reimbursement for local amenities
• Years of service awards and Christmas gifts
• Town events and yearly Christmas parties
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses up to $600
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to the whole family
• Provision for education assistance if you are wanting to further your studies down the track

This is an 8/6 rostered position, with the inclusion of FIFO.

The local town of Tieri offers an exceptional standard of living and a vast array of facilities for adults and children. Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate as well as competitive remuneration and benefits, subsidised housing and performance bonus incentives (www.tieri.com.au).

As per company policy, internal applicants should discuss their interest in these positions with their manager prior to submitting an application.

Applications Close: 18th December 2024