Title:  Prep Plant Operator

About the role:
We are currently seeking a general hand to join our Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) team at our Wilpinjong Mine. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open cut mine located 40 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.
The General Hand will assist in the safe production of our Wilpinjong CHPP. They will provide support to our operational and maintenance teams in assisting with preventative front line maintenance ensuring housekeeping is kept to a high standard.
 
Key duties of the role include, but not limited to: 
 
•         Maintain housekeeping to a high standard which will involve manual labour including hosing,

           shovelling and the climbing of stairs
•         Provide leadership in the daily housekeeping of specific areas of the CHPP
•         Undertake training to operate ancillary equipment to assist in the completion of tasks
•         Optimize safe production and quality
 
 
The lifestyle:
This position is offered on a Monday to Friday 10 hour day shift allowing for a residential lifestyle in Mudgee or nearby towns.
Mudgee is located within the wine region of beautiful Country NSW and is surrounded to by World Heritage Wilderness.
This is a unique opportunity that will allow individuals to escape city life and explore what Mudgee has to offer including enjoying the countryside, bushwalking, exploring the charming surrounding towns and spending time by the Cudgegong River.
 
About you:
•         Have a strong safety and risk management focus
•         Have a positive attitude and good work ethic
•         Previous experience in a manual labour-intensive work environment
•         Previous experience in the safe operation of skid steer and mini loaders
•         Honest and flexible attitude to tasks and required hours
•         Hands on approach to work, ability to 'get hands dirty'
•         Be an effective team player
•         Uncompromising commitment to safety and the environment
•         Ability to identify and report operational issues within a production environment
 
About Peabody:
Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be a leading pure-play coal company serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products.
Peabody employs over 4,000 people and have 18 operations in the United States and Australia. Our employees are guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity, and sustainability.
 
EEO Disclaimer
Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment.
 
Apply to Peabody today and grow your career with us. 
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