About Us
Bathurst Resources is New Zealand’s largest coal-specialist mining company. We produce over 2.2 million tonnes of coal each year and proudly employ over 550 people. About 80 percent of our production is used for steel making of which one third is used by local Kiwi steel producers. Our high-quality, thermal-grade coal fuels are used to help drive the engines of many iconic food and dairy businesses.
The Stockton Opencast Mine is located close to the coast on a plateau in the Buller coalfield, 35 km north of Westport. This is one of New Zealand’s largest mines with a long history of coal production and produces high value coal for export to the world’s leading steel makers.
Situated in the heart of the Buller region our employees enjoy a balance of work and leisure with local pursuits including a variety of water sports, mountain-biking, tramping, fishing, community activities and much more
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The Role
The Coal Quality (CQ) Engineer plays a crucial role within our Stockton operation, working as part of a specialised team to ensure our coal products meet customer specifications. You'll contribute to engineering efficient plans for producing, blending, and delivering coal.
You'll collaborate with various internal stakeholders and departments, supporting our operations, mine planning, and logistics and marketing teams to achieve coal quality targets and robust production plans.
The ideal applicant will have a solid understanding of coal quality principles and experience in a technical or operational role within a mining environment. You'll be a skilled technician, eager to learn and grow within a dynamic team.
Responsibilities•Actively champion health & safety by familiarising yourself with and implementing safety legislation and our Safety Management System, including Standard Operating Practices (SoPs). You'll also conduct daily equipment and work area inspections, identify and report hazards and incidents, and actively participate in investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.
•Contribute to strategic planning and execution by developing and reviewing annual, 3-year, and life-of-mine coal plans.
•Optimise sales and logistics by assisting with coordinating key internal stakeholders (operations, mine planning, marketing, and logistics) to implement optimal life-of-mine sales plans. You'll also support the coordination of the Rolling Three Month Coal and Logistics Plan.
•Provide precise performance monitoring & reporting to management on coal quality order performance against modelled expectations. You'll also assist with reporting on product type generation, identifying deficiencies in coal release volumes and qualities against shipping schedules, and proposing data-driven solutions or improvements.
•Ensure quality assurance by rigorously monitoring coal quality, quantity, and movement to ensure unwavering compliance with customer specifications.
•Deliver clear operational instruction & communication, providing timely, detailed verbal and written mining instructions to Operational Supervisors and Superintendents. You'll also effectively communicate complex Coal Quality requirements to other Stockton Mine/BT Mining personnel and support teams involved in coal mining activities, ensuring technical understanding across departments.
•Drive continuous improvement by actively participating in the enhancement of operational processes, performance metrics, and reporting across the team. This includes proactive engagement in discussions about site safety, participation in Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA), and consistent use of risk management tools.
•Contribute to cost minimisation by actively working to reduce coal rehandle and production costs through effective scheduling, reconciliation, and mining optimisation strategies.
Culture & Benefits
•Monday – Friday residential role (43.75 hours per week)
•Relocation assistance including
+ Relocation – including you and your family
+ Temporary set up accommodation
+ Assistance finding permanent accommodation
•Private Medical Insurance fully funded for employees and reduced rates for family members
•Life and Disability Insurance
•Transport to and from work (from the Westport Area)
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Please note successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
We will begin shortlisting for the role as we receive applications and may choose a successful candidate prior to the close date. Advertising will run for 30 days or less if the role is filled prior.
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