Title:  Technical Services Manager

About the role:
We are currently seeking a Technical Services Manager at our Wilpinjong Mine. Our Wilpinjong mine is a low strip ratio open-cut mine located 58 kilometres northeast of the historic and country charm of the town of Mudgee, producing a high quality thermal coal for export with long term contracts for the domestic market. Wilpinjong is a multi-seam operation utilising truck / excavator and dozer push methods and currently producing 12 - 14mtpa of coal.

Reporting into the General Manager, you will lead a technical team and oversee geotechnical and environmental compliance, mine surveying, geology and the associated modelling and all LOM planning and reporting with the function.

Duties will include:

• Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and standards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing safety protocols to protect workers and the environment.
• Ensuring that mine plans are aligned with production targets and adapting them to changing conditions and business demands. This involves short-range scheduling to life-of-mine strategies.
• Provide a complete, timely and accurate suite of Technical Services to the mine
• Engage regularly with all internal stakeholders to ensure the success of the mine
• Leading and mentoring a team of technical professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Support and participate in the annual budget process
• Maintain all production and processing statistics
• Engage with the Marketing team on product requirements and delivery
• Setting clear goals and expectations for the team and individuals therein
• Hold team and team members to account for delivery
• Recognise and celebrate good performance

The lifestyle:
This position follows a Monday to Friday roster and supports a residential lifestyle in Mudgee or nearby townships. However, alternative arrangements can be considered for the right candidate.

Peabody can also offer the following:

• 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 you:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• At least 10 years’ combined experience in mining technical services, production and supervisory roles in the coal mining industry.
• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Strengths in short, medium and long-term mine planning, safety standards and budgeting processes.
• Thorough knowledge of Coal Mining legislation and statutory obligations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and strong stakeholder engagement.
• Working knowledge of SAP and mining engineering systems such as Deswik, Spry and Vulcan is essential.

About Peabody: 

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

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

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.

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