Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About The Role
The Senior AHS Engineer is responsible for the safe and productive operation of the Autonomous Haulage System through the management and monitoring of autonomous haul truck fleet movement and interactions, in accordance with the Production Plan. The Senior AHS Engineer will manage a small team of AHS Engineers within the AHS Project team while supporting the Production, Technical Services and other teams at Maules Creek.
This role is considered local, so required to live in or relocate to the Gunnedah area in regional NSW.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and optimise safe autonomous mining operations through the identification, communication and management of optimisation opportunities
- Ensure data integrity standards are met through real-time data validation
- Monitor and communicate issues with the virtual mine model to the AHS Supervisor and AHS builder
- Work in a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging environment
- Continuous improvement approach to process and governance within AHS
- Comply with all of Whitehaven’s policies and procedures, and adhere to Whitehaven’s code of conduct and a high level of discipline
What You’ll Bring
- Tertiary degree in Engineering or Information Technology (or equivalent);
- Senior/Supervisor experience with FMS, AHS and/or a control room setting;
- Mining experience and a concise understanding of safety processes and systems;
- Experience with web-based analytics and reporting software (E.g., PowerBI);
- Have a high level of computer literacy and comfort with emerging technologies
- Wenco Suite of Software management experience (desirable); and
- Experience with Hitachi Autonomous Haulage System (desirable).
Why Whitehaven Coal?
- Monday to Friday, 9-day fortnight
- Employee referral scheme offering $3000 for successful referrals
- Full relocation packages offered to live in the beautiful region of North West NSW
- Industry leading parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave plus super for primary caregivers
- Salary sacrifice opportunities, including novated leases & remote area housing benefits
- Learning and development opportunities to help our people be the best they can be
- Women’s leadership development and mentoring programs for senior and emerging talent
Whitehaven Coalis committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.
Whitehaven Coalis working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment
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To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
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