Company Description The critical link between our people, systems and production teams.

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

Job Description Be the nerve centre of one of Queensland's leading underground coal mining operations, where your decisions, communication and situational awareness help keep our people safe and our operation running smoothly.

We are seeking experienced Control Room Operators to join our team at Moranbah North Mine. In this critical role, you will be responsible for monitoring the underground mining setting, coordinating communications across the operation, and supporting the safe and efficient execution of mining activities on a 24/7 basis.

Reporting to the Compliance Superintendent, you will serve as the central point of coordination for underground operations, providing real-time operational oversight, facilitating communication between key stakeholders, and ensuring timely responses to changing mine conditions.

Working closely with Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors and ERZ Controllers, you will leverage your knowledge of underground coal mining systems, mine safety requirements and emergency response protocols to support both production and safety outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

Monitor and coordinate underground activities to support safe and efficient mine operations.





Track and communicate changes in mine conditions, ensuring appropriate actions are undertaken in a timely manner.

Act as the primary communication hub between underground crews and site leadership.

Provide accurate operational updates and critical information to shift personnel and management.

Maintain oversight of mine monitoring and communication systems, ensuring operational integrity at all times.

Escalate and coordinate responses to operational issues, alarms and safety incidents as required.

Support emergency response activities and fulfil the communication and record-keeping responsibilities associated with significant incident management.

Maintain accurate operational records, logs and shift reports.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge Safegas, citect/SCADA.

Working knowledge of underground coal mining operations

Previous experience in a Underground Coal Mine Control Room Operators role

Gas chromatograph competency

Advanced level of computer literacy, particularly with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Exceptional attention to detail and the initiative to follow up on results to ensure accuracy and timeliness of work

Proven ability to effectively work within a team environment

You will also hold expert knowledge of emergency response and first aid equipment with a strong commitment to health and safety standards





Advanced/Senior First Aid Certificate – preferred

Experience with Weather Guard, lightning tracker software, Minedash desired but not essential

Excellent communication skills are required

Additional Information

Full-time permanent position based at Moranbah North Mine, Middlemount

Multiple positions available

Attractive 7 on, 7 off roster

Competitive salary package on the Moranbah NorthEnterprise Agreement

Monthly coal bonus incentives

Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options

Subsidised accommodation and company funded camp options provided

Gym membership perks

Relocation Assistance available

Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. Anglo American i

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