About the role

Reporting to the Surface Services Superintendent, you will be responsible for the integrity of the Dry Rejects Emplacement Area (DREA), tailings storage facilities and wter storage dams at the Operation.

This is a permanent full-time position and a great opportunity to join South32 at Illawarra Metallurgical Coal.

Key accountabilities –

• Responsible for the safe construction & operation of the emplacement & water storage dams including contractor & budget management
• Responsible for structural integrity of the emplacement (tailings storage facility) and water storage bodies
• Responsible for liaising with the Engineer of Record (EoR) and other key stakeholders regarding design, construction and operation of the assets
• Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of the assets and routine communication of results & data to the EoR
• Responsible for achieving and maintaining compliance with GISTM and Dam Safety Standard
• Civil projects onsite including roads and water storage pond rectification works
• Engineering guidance and support for civil assets across the site

About you

You will be interested in working for an organisation that embraces the diversity each person brings to the workplace. Our values of Care, Trust, Togetherness and Excellence will guide your decision making and interactions.

To be considered for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor of Engineering – Civil, Geotechnical or qualifications and experience deemed equivalent.
• Experience in Civil earth works such as the design, construction, management or operations of bulk materials Experience working within or with a mining operations team is preferred.

Our benefits

• Competitive Salaries and bonus structures
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Education and career development
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Flexible work arrangements (part-time may also be considered for the right applicant)

Location

This position will be at the West Cliff Coal Preparation Plant which is in the southern coalfields of New South Wales, near the coastal city of Wollongong and approximately 75 kilometres south and southwest of Sydney.

About Illawarra Metallurgical Coal

Illawarra Metallurgical Coal is a long term and leading coking coal supplier which operates two underground metallurgical coal mines, two preparation plants and a logistics chain.

Our culture

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered and appropriately rewarded.

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

Applications for this job will close on Wednesday 13th April 2022.