Deputy - Ventilation and Gas Drainage

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role

Our Deputies support our Underground Mining Operations by providing leadership and direction to our vital underground shift crews in all planned mining activities. The Gas Drainage and Ventilation Deputy is responsible for maintaining, managing, and optimising critical gas drainage and ventilation systems to ensure a safe and compliant underground working environment. The role focuses on the effective operation of the Tube Bundle System, Real-time monitoring, gas monitoring infrastructure, borehole maintenance, spontaneous combustion management, and assisting with ventilation surveys and pressure monitoring.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the Tube Bundle System as well as real-time gas monitoring.
• Monitor and maintain Hole Flow and UIS patterns
• Conduct ventilation audits and compliance activities
• Calibrate and troubleshoot system components to maintain compliance with statutory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments and incident investigations related to gas drainage, ventilation, and spontaneous combustion.
• Deliver training and coaching to operational personnel on gas drainage and ventilation procedures.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Underground Longwall Mining
• Deputies certificate of competency and current practicing certificate
• Cert IV Underground Coal Mining
• Cert IV OH&S Workplace Safety (desirable)
• Ability to promote a positive safety culture within the mine
• Ability to motivate yourself and others to meet production targets whilst maintaining positive team culture
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Why Whitehaven Coal?

• DIDO, FIFO and Residential – 7/7, 5/2, 4/3 rosters across various shift patterns
• Heavily Subsidised Camp Accommodation
• Career Development, Mentorship and Coaching
•  Full Relocation Packages
• Salary Sacrifice Opportunities
• Attractive Salary and Bonus Scheme + $1k Company Shares
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4000 for Successful Referrals

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is 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

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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