Senior Production Coordinator- Open Pit

About Us

From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now an inclusive gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

At Cowal

At Cowal, our significant investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future.

Your benefits include:

• Relocation assistance
• Salary packaging, vehicle, housing options, life and income protection
• Bonus’ including short and long-term incentives
• Employee referral bonuses
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Convenient and comfortable bus transportation to site and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift

This roster will be 8/6 and a 12-hour day.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available. 

About the role

Your primary responsibility is to oversee and coordinate daily and weekly mining activities in a safe and efficient manner whilst collaborating closely within the mining team and with other key stakeholders to ensure standards are upheld and to drive continuous improvement to support the delivery of our targets.

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

• Supervise and lead in managing daily mining activities, including drill and blast, water management across site as well as roads and infrastructure management
• Manage contractors working in mining operational areas ensuring contract works are carried out safely and efficiently
• Drive productivity improvements within the mining department to ensure that operational and financial targets are achieved
• Provide commentary on variations against targets on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Lead improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency and cost discipline
• Facilitate regular safety meetings with the team and contractor and ensure that any issues/hazards are logged with appropriate actions into relevant safety information systems.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and interactions to promote safe work practices and maintain a healthy and safe workplace.
• Conduct ICAM investigations and facilitate Risk Assessments to support Change Management processes and safety improvements.
• Escalate significant issues to the Superintendent - Mine Operations in a timely manner
• Develop, mentor and train personnel to achieve both succession planning and regulatory compliance requirement
• Facilitate employee coaching and provide support in their respective accountabilities
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team and actively seek opportunities for enhancement.
• Communicate workplace status and safety information to the oncoming Production Coordinator to ensure seamless operation across the panels.
• Attend pre-planning meetings, provide technical input, and agree with planners on timeframes and targets.
• Provide coverage and support over weekends to ensure the appropriate action is taken and continuity is achieved between the different shift rotations.
• Relieve the Superintendent - Mine Operations in their absence.
• Ensure that all operational activities comply with the CGO Health and Safety Management System, relevant Health and Safety Acts, Regulations, and Australian Standards

About you

You will require exceptional communication skills and the ability to relate, motivate and inspire several mining panels and instil a consistency of production across our open pit mining operation.

To excel in this role, you will require the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• Bach of Engineering Mining or similar desired but NOT ESSENTIAL
• Australian Motor Vehicle Licence
• NSW Security Clearance
• Minimum five years’ experience supervising mining crews conducting shift work in an acting or substantive role or experience managing a team of technical professionals.
• Previous heavy equipment experience with familiarity to open cut mining/quarry operation/road construction or technical work planning experience with similar machinery
• Experience in managing a budget, tracking costs and financials
• The ability to managing contract partners and suppliers
• Knowledge of applicable Work Health and Safety Acts and Regulations is essential
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to inspire and motivate large groups of people
• Good understanding and the ability to implement mine planning information
• Prioritise and schedule work to ensure deadlines and targets are met and exceeded
• Experience with incident and hazard management/investigations
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Pronto or similar 

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and Cowal, click here https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/   

 We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.