Control Room Operator

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Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

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.

We are currently seeking Control Room Operators at our Aquila operation in Middlemount, QLD. 

As a Control Room Operator you will play a key role in monitoring the mine environment and communicating changes and actions for safe response. You will be responsible for coordinating all activities on a shift by shift basis with a crew covering seven days per week.

Reporting to the Compliance Superintendent, you will have an intimate knowledge and understanding of the underground coal mining environment, communication systems, emergency response and site safety requirements, and will be able to develop collaborative working relationships across Managers, Superintendents, Process Coordinators, Supervisors and ERZ Controllers.

This role will see you provide accurate information to shift at all times, keep the shift MSO’s aware of any arising issues encountered on shift, as well as any emergency response required to any incident that evolves on shift.

The primary purpose of the Control Room Operator is to manage and control the shift underground communication and monitoring strategies to enable safe and efficient operations to occur.  The position also provides the focal point for communication within the mine from a production and safety perspective.

The Control Room Operator is required to fulfil the duties as required by the relevant Emergency Response duty card; this specifies that the position provides the communication / recording function during a significant incident.

• 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

• Full-time permanent, position
• 7:7 Roster – Rotating
• Residential, DIDO, FIFO (Company Funded) options available
• Subsidised accommodation & relocation assistance available

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. 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.  As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.



Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.



Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.



How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral

Do you know someone who would fit this role? Employee referrals will be accepted for this job. Refer to your local Referral Guidelines for policy conditions and amounts.  

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date – applications may also close before this date.

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CLOSING DATE

8 July 2025

Recruitment Agencies

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal does not accept unsolicited applications from Recruitment Agencies.