Posted: 3 Oct 2009
Location: Australia
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is a highly successful coal mining company and exporter - the biggest in Australia and the largest supplier of seaborne coking coal in the world. We have experienced strong growth and development across our coal mining operations and therefore, we are offering a number of cadetships to people interested in mining technology, computing, science, and different fields of engineering. These Cadetships offer the opportunity to further your career through on-the-job experience and a structured study program work. The Cadetship programs commence in February 2010 in our surface and underground mining operations. Motivated people with a keen interest in a career in mining are encouraged to apply.
BMA Cadetships provide a combination of work experience and training, supported with University study to candidates motivated to develop their skills and abilities in related technical areas. In general, our cadetship programs are aimed at those who have completed, or who are about to complete year 12 schooling; and others with work experience, particularly in mining related areas and/or trades and who want to develop their skills to become qualified in a specific area of coal mining.
BMA has two underground Coal mining Operations: the Crinum mine located near the township of Emerald, and the Broadmeadow Mine located near the township of Moranbah, both in Central Queensland. The Underground Mine Management Cadetship will provide the practical experience, training and completion of the educational requirements to meet the prerequisites for permission to sit for the Examinations of the Board of Examiners for the First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of competency (Underground Coal Mines, Queensland).
The duties and responsibilities of an Underground Coal Mine Manager are broad and challenging. The following summarises the Core Accountabilities of an Underground Manager in a BMA underground coal mining operation.
• Ensure systems and behaviours achieve compliance with the mine’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community Management System, coal mining legislation and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure systems and behavours are increasingly effective and efficient in their operation, with particular emphasis on OE initiatives.
• Demonstrate commitment to and hold others accountable for complying with mine operating philosophy.
• Work as an effective member of the mine’s leadership team
• Control and manage the underground activities at Crinum Mine, ensuring statutory compliance is met and maintained in accordance with the Mining Act and Regulations.
• Appoint competent persons for the control and management of underground activities at the mine when not in attendance.
• Ensure appointed relief supervisors are available to cover temporary absences.
• Appoint technically competent persons to give technical direction about safety and health matters in accordance with the Regulation.
• Authorise persons where specified competencies are required to operate equipment or perform tasks.
• Ensure the weekly safety inspection of areas of responsibility and the entering of a record of these inspections in the Mine Record.
• Ensure that all department personnel and contractors are aware of, and comply with their obligations under the Act and Regulation.
• Notify an inspector and an industry safety and health representative of serious accidents or high potential incidents at the mine as required under the Act.
Selection Criteria
• Preferably Year 12 passes in English, Maths A, B or C and a Science subject; or a minimum of 4 years work experience and eligibility for mature age entry to the appropriate Associate degree program for the Underground Coal Mine Management Cadetship
• Completion of a Deputy’s Certificate of Competency (Underground Coal Mines)
• Genuine interest in a career in underground mining
• Residency in a BMA mining town or willingness to relocate to one
• Computer literacy and experience
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop good working relationships and communication with co-workers
• Current driver’s license
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