Title: Mining Engineering Professional - Senior

Req ID: 5510

City: Singleton

State: NSW

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 2330

Department: Mining Engineering

Senior Mining Engineer – Wambo

Genuine career development opportunities
Be part of a skilled and dynamic technical services team
Opportunity to add value

About the Company
Peabody is the leading global 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 is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability

We offer an inclusive work environment and engage, recognise and develop our employees.

About the role
The Senior Mining Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Project while providing support for broader mining and infrastructure initiatives across Peabody’s Australian operations as required. This role involves technical planning, design, engaging geotechnical consultants and coordination, with a strong emphasis on design, sequencing, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Lifestyle-friendly Monday–Friday roster, with potential for alternative arrangements to suit business needs or secure top talent.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead mining engineering and technical support for the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Projects.
Develop and manage designs and operational sequencing plans.
Liaise with the open cut mine operator to coordinate mine waste material supply and logistics.
Provide engineering and technical support into mining and infrastructure designs at other Peabody Operations in Australia.
Collaborate with site teams and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational and environmental objectives.
Support approvals processes through technical documentation and design validation.
Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and reporting.
Assist with any special projects that arise within the Technical Services Group, including but not limited to, Business Development, Continuous Improvement initiatives, Software Evaluation
Ensure compliance with Peabody’s safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Travel to other Peabody sites as required to support mining and infrastructure initiatives.

About You:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
Extensive experience in open-cut and or underground mining operations.
Proven experience in mine design, rehabilitation planning, and mine infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Spry).
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Current Australian Driver’s License.

What we offer:

Local living benefit: Salary sacrifices up to 50% of mortgage interest or rental payments (for eligible employees).
Relocation assistance (where applicable).
Discounted Private Health
The opportunity to reduce tax through Novated vehicle leasing options.
Over 2,000 health and wellness benefits through WHEREFIT.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Employee recognition and reward programs.

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 Jobs

Job Summary

Normally the incumbent operates at a mature professional level with the capacity to make technical contributions to projects. The incumbent is responsible for technical advice, planning and methodology in the mine.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Missions and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Short, medium and long term mine planning activities
Examine mining methods and equipment to improve performance
Prepare drilling and blasting plans
Monitor mine ventilation (if applicable) and provide other mine services
Supervise mining engineers and other technical staff in their day to day activities
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3, preference of 5, years relevant professional experience

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - Surface Environment

Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to work from elevated positions, walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift/raise 10 – 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Physical Requirements - Underground Environment

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height
Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

Physical Requirements - Office

Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours
Must be able to use a computer and communicate effectively in various forms, including email and by phone
Must have the ability to review paper and electronic documents and complete computer entry of data from paper documents
Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets and discuss issues by telephone and in person
Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.

Education

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Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.