Blackwater - Risk Specialist

Health, Safety & Environment (Mining, Resources & Energy)

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we're excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of the Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

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 ourValues of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Valueand Excellence.

About Blackwater Mine:
Situated 73 kms south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of approximately 70 kms. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using 7 draglines with associated truck/shovel prestrip and coal mining.

About the Role

Whitehaven Coal have a new exciting opportunity in our Health & Safety team for a Risk Specialist. The role is responsible for leading, developing and monitoring Whitehaven Coal's (Blackwater Mine) processes for risk management.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Site Systems Superintendent, the responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and implement risk management activities to identify hazards and evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of risk control measures, including the identification and implementation of site and business wide solutions to improve control effectiveness.
• Monitor the effectiveness of Whitehaven Coal (Blackwater Mine) Risk Management Program, identifying and delivering activities, initiatives, and programs to improve critical control effectiveness and improve the programs maturity.
• Develop and implement procedures and supporting tools that meet business requirements and comply with relevant legislation and standards.
• Conduct inspection, performance & compliance activities along with analysis of Health & Safety systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, document, implement and manage risk processes, including strategies, plans, assessments, risk registers and reporting

What You'll Bring

• Mining industry experience (highly desirable), with proven experience in the development and implementation of risk management systems and processes (essential)
• Proven experience in the provision of advice as the subject matter expert on risk related legislative, business, and site requirements.
• Ability to work within a team providing a customer-focused advisory service.
• Proficient computer skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Possess or the ability to obtain Coal Board Medical, Standard 11 and RIIRIS402E Carry Out the Risk Management Process.

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we're excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of the Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

Company description:

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we're excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of the Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

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 ourValues of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Valueand Excellence.

About Blackwater Mine:
Situated 73 kms south-east of Emerald, Blackwater is the second-largest open-cut metallurgical coal mine in the Bowen Basin. This long-life operation began in 1967 and has grown to become one of the longest coal mines in the Southern Hemisphere, with a strike length of approximately 70 kms. Blackwater extracts high quality metallurgical and thermal coal for the export market using 7 draglines with associated truck/shovel prestrip and coal mining.

About the Role

Whitehaven Coal have a new exciting opportunity in our Health & Safety team for a Risk Specialist. The role is responsible for leading, developing and monitoring Whitehaven Coal's (Blackwater Mine) processes for risk management.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Site Systems Superintendent, the responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and implement risk management activities to identify hazards and evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of risk control measures, including the identification and implementation of site and business wide solutions to improve control effectiveness.
• Monitor the effectiveness of Whitehaven Coal (Blackwater Mine) Risk Management Program, identifying and delivering activities, initiatives, and programs to improve critical control effectiveness and improve the programs maturity.
• Develop and implement procedures and supporting tools that meet business requirements and comply with relevant legislation and standards.
• Conduct inspection, performance & compliance activities along with analysis of Health & Safety systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, document, implement and manage risk processes, including strategies, plans, assessments, risk registers and reporting

What You'll Bring

• Mining industry experience (highly desirable), with proven experience in the development and implementation of risk management systems and processes (essential)
• Proven experience in the provision of advice as the subject matter expert on risk related legislative, business, and site requirements.
• Ability to work within a team providing a customer-focused advisory service.
• Proficient computer skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Possess or the ability to obtain Coal Board Medical, Standard 11 and RIIRIS402E Carry Out the Risk Management Process.

Whitehaven Coal is proud to be the leading Australian ASX-listed producer of premium-quality coal. We currently operate four mines in NSW and we're excited to grow our QLD operations via the announced acquisition of 100% of the Daunia and Blackwater coal mines in the Bowen Basin.

• Full Relocation Packages
• 26 wks. Paid Parental Leave
• $4k for successful employee referrals
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

Whitehaven Coal is the emerging force in the Australian coal mining industry.

Whitehaven has a portfolio of quality assets located in the Gunnedah Basin including four open cut coal mines, a CHPP and one large underground coal mine. These operations are supported by corporate offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle and Sydney.

Our principal products are high quality, high energy, low ash and low sulphur thermal coal and metallurgical coals used in the production of steel.

With a workforce which will grow to surpass 1000 people in the next five years, we are the place for opportunity. We want smart, committed, motivated people who value a dynamic culture and quick decision making. We want people who value being part of a community and achieving goals. At Whitehaven people can and do make a difference.

The capability to produce a high quality product over the long term, coupled with an efficient business model, place Whitehaven in a position to continue to provide strong employment opportunities in NSW for the future.

Our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company. We have quality foundations and quality assets. We need more quality people.

Whitehaven Coal is the emerging force in the Australian coal mining industry.

Whitehaven has a portfolio of quality assets located in the Gunnedah Basin including four open cut coal mines, a CHPP and one large underground coal mine. These operations are supported by corporate offices in Gunnedah, Newcastle and Sydney.

Our principal products are high quality, high energy, low ash and low sulphur thermal coal and metallurgical coals used in the production of steel.

With a workforce which will grow to surpass 1000 people in the next five years, we are the place for opportunity. We want smart, committed, motivated people who value a dynamic culture and quick decision making. We want people who value being part of a community and achieving goals. At Whitehaven people can and do make a difference.

The capability to produce a high quality product over the long term, coupled with an efficient business model, place Whitehaven in a position to continue to provide strong employment opportunities in NSW for the future.

Our vision is to be Australia’s leading independent coal company. We have quality foundations and quality assets. We need more quality people.

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