Title:  Production Operators

About the role:
In exciting news, for mining operators with single skill (or more!) we have permanent roles here at Peabody Energy for high calibre Production Operators to join our Wilpinjong mine on an even time lifestyle roster. We have a predominately mechanised CAT fleet, with haul roads kept LV free with demarcated roads.

Our Wilpinjong mine is a relatively low strip (lots of day to day, block to block change to keep you engaged) open-cut coal mine located 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets. We use predominately truck & excavator mining and dozer bulk pushing in our overburden, coal and rehab operations.

Proving great stability to our employees, we have a mine life in the 2030s (and expansion plans for another decade after that, with very promising drill results), 67M Tonnes of proven and probable coal. Across the entire operation's stakeholder teams in plant operations, maintenance, engineering and production, we are looking for those who will deliver to plan, work effectively and collaboratively in delivering an outcome of excellence and assisting us in our innovation.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, these positions are responsible for operating heavy mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve realistic production and cost targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for Multi and Single Skilled Production Operators who have a years plus mining experience operating any or all of the following:

• CAT 785, 789, 793, and Terex MT400 trucks
• CAT 16M & 14M graders
• CAT D10 and D11 dozers
• Liebherr 9350, 9400 and CAT 6060 excavators.

About you:
You are an experienced Operator who -

• Can demonstrate an understanding of and a strong commitment to safety;
• Understands the positive correlation between safety and productivity;
• Is qualified and competent in operating of one or more of the following: Grader, Dozer, Excavator, Haul / Rock truck.

The lifestyle:

This position is offered on rotating 5:4 day night shift lifestyle roster enabling a fantastic residential lifestyle in nearby Mudgee district.

Nestled between rolling hills, Mudgee blends the old with the new, the rural with the cosmopolitan, and the laid-back with the adventurous. Catering to a range of interests for all ages, we have numerous sporting clubs with proud histories (including league, union, dance, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball, horse race & golf to name a few), art precincts, a vista of national parks, plus a selection of public and private schools, a well-resourced hospital and a never ending series of events, with a constantly updated list of things to do - www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au/things-to-do/

With generous annual and personal leave offerings, this role really allows you to have the most amazing time with friends and family, enjoying the region or getting away, with only a 3 hour drive to Sydney or the coast. Mudgee airport flies 6 times a week to Sydney, with the close by Dubbo Airport adding the destinations of Brisbane, Melbourne, Broken Hill, Walgett & Bourke.

For a taste of what an amazing place Mudgee is to live, work and play, watch the video below *[video courtesy of Mudgee Region Tourism]

Peabody Energy also offers the following additions to your package:

• Reduce tax through
  • salary sacrifice options, including up to 50% of you home loan interest / rent PLUS utilities, such as electricity, water etc;
  • Novated vehicle leasing available;
• Discounted Private Health;
• Over 2,000 Health and Lifestyle benefits with WHEREFIT;
• Employee recognition program;
• Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ around 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. We have set a company-wide ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results and serve our communities and we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect and are supported and engaged.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at Peabody https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/