Jay Sneddon
15 Dunn Avenue Edgeworth, Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Results-driven professional specialising in project coordination for regulatory compliance. Managed complex structural, environmental and operational projects, ensuring alignment with goals. Delivered water infrastructure and environmental projects across groundwater, surface water, and mine water management systems. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to achieve practical and compliant project outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Coordinator - Projects
Centennial Coal - Regional Corporate
Newcastle, NSW
01.2026 - 06.2026
- Assisted in delivering water infrastructure, environmental, and operational projects for groundwater, surface water, mine dewatering, and water treatment systems in underground coal mining operations, enhancing project compliance and sustainability.
- Coordinated projects from concept through completion, including project planning, scheduling, stakeholder engagement, contractor coordination, approvals, technical assessments, budgeting, and reporting to ensure timely delivery and alignment with project goals.
- Supported engineering and operational teams through water balance reporting, technical analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimise water system performance and support operational decision-making.
- Developed and maintained project plans and timelines while supporting budget development and cost estimation, facilitating efficient project delivery and achieving successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with consultants, contractors, regulators, senior management, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure practical, compliant, and cost-effective project solutions.
- Built strong capabilities in project coordination, stakeholder management, technical reporting, and delivery of sustainable solutions within complex operational environments.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss project updates and address team concerns effectively.
- Managed water licensing and regulatory compliance activities, including Water Access Licence (WAL) administration, licence amendment and amalgamation applications, water take reporting, and liaison with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with statutory obligations and operational requirements.
Environment and Community Graduate - Projects
Centennial Coal - Regional Corporate
Newcastle , NSW
02.2024 - 01.2026
- Supported the coordination and delivery of environmental and water-related projects through field investigations, contractor coordination, data collection, and progress tracking.
- Facilitated water licensing, environmental approvals, and sustainability reporting while deepening understanding of legislation and compliance frameworks.
- Conducted site inspections, audits, and environmental reviews to identify risks and compliance requirements, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assisted with environmental monitoring, compliance reporting, and technical documentation to support regulatory obligations and site operations.
- Worked collaboratively with site personnel, consultants, contractors, and regulators to support practical environmental and operational outcomes.
- Supported environmental and engineering teams in water management, compliance, and operational support for underground coal mining operations.
- Developed strong foundations in project support, stakeholder communication, technical reporting, and environmental management within a complex operational environment.
Vacation Work Student
Centennial Mandalong and Newstan
Newcastle, NSW
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted environmental monitoring programs, including surface water, groundwater, dust, noise, and rehabilitation inspections to support operational compliance projects and reporting.
- Undertook water quality sampling, groundwater monitoring, and environmental data management to support mine water management, dewatering activities, and site water balance reporting.
- Conducted environmental incident investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions, enhancing erosion and sediment control and spill response effectiveness.
- Facilitated preparation of Annual Reviews, EPL reporting, and regulatory compliance documentation, ensuring alignment with environmental standards.
- Supported environmental compliance across underground coal mining operations in line with EPLs, development consents, water licences, and environmental management plans.
- Worked closely with operations teams and contractors on rehabilitation works, environmental controls, infrastructure maintenance projects.
- Engaged in site inspections, audits, and regulator interactions, driving continuous improvement in environmental management practices.
- Conducted environmental assessments to identify compliance with regulations
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) - Environmental Engineering
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW12-2023
Skills
- Project planning
- Project coordination
- Milestone tracking
- Schedule coordination
- Risk management
- Workflow management
- Regulatory compliance
- Project Support
- Problem-solving
- Project scope
- Environmental compliance
- Water management
Timeline
Water Coordinator - Projects
Centennial Coal - Regional Corporate
01.2026 - 06.2026
Environment and Community Graduate - Projects
Centennial Coal - Regional Corporate
02.2024 - 01.2026
Vacation Work Student
Centennial Mandalong and Newstan
05.2022 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) - Environmental Engineering
University of Newcastle