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I would attend the pre-shift  meeting with management from the mine that would pass on information to all persons and inform persons of any incidents. I was shift boss this means I would speak to the undermanager who would give me a job sheet for the shift. Then I would have a meeting with my crew explaining what work would be carried out that day. I would deploy men to the appropriate work site ensuring that they understand what is expected of them. I would ensure that all ppe is worn during the shift. My work meant I would work with the crews ensuring all standards are met to mine site requirements. The hardest part of the job was the dusty hot conditions that we worked in. Most enjoyable was the trust that built up with the men and working to a high standard and having a safe productive shift.

There were many days of complete chaos where mine planning didn't exist and adlibbing was the norm.
Good lessons learnt were patience,crystal balling,double checking all directives,don't take anything for granted.
Management weren't always right'
There were good and not so good in co-workers but experiance helped deal with it all.
Waking up at 3am on a cold morning and driving to work.
Watching a set task unfold and being completed within required time safely.
Utilising many years of experience to plan and implement jobs and having the satisfaction of seeing them done.
Motivating a willing crew was always good.
Observing the training of raw recruits and seeing them meet their goals along with company expectations.

Peabody Energy Has been a great place to work for the past 3 or so years.
During the time I have been with Peabody my knowledge base has increased due to the training that has been given to me. 
I first started as a Store Person where I was part of the team that made the change  from Ellipsis to S.A.P spending about 2 years in this role. 
Then due to restructure made by Peabody I was then given the opportunity with a new role as the Purchasing Clerk for Coppabella mine. Approximately  1 year later I move to Millennium Mine as the Purchasing Clerk.
Since I have been at Millennium I have received training in the  Purchasing Officer Role.

When a site is run by a GM who is only interested in appearing to corporate to do the right thing and then failing to follow up with the 'doing' at a site level -what hope does the site culture have. 

Never been made to feel more demoralised for putting in 110% effort at any workplace before. 

Absolutely no chance of advancement and no work life balance. 

Avoid this place at all costs. The BIGGEST boys club culture ever seen after working 15 years in the mining industry across QLD, NSW and WA.  If you ain't part of the club, you are looking in the window from 2km away after being locked in the shed. 

Good luck to those who do not head this advice.

Manage contractor on-boarding process, Manage Health & Safety on equipment implementation/box-cut, Training & Assessing for Site Authorisations for High Risk Equipment / Activities, Contractor Supervisor, Lead all Incidents investigations, Plan and Coordinate transport activities (excess mass/dimensions), Develop and approve lift studies for medium and heavy lifts including multiple crane lifts, Revision of standards/ work instructions/SOP’s and other site policies and procedures.

False promises, over worked, lack of pay, mean and nasty environment, say one thing, do another.

Management was a mix, some exceptional and then of course the  handful of know it all, nasty, and then also lazy managers

Culture on site is of course what you make it, when there are good people around you can ignore the bad, but if you ever want to go anywhere, this is not the company.

What an unpleasant place to work. Money was average for mining. There are no opportunities made available to staff unless you are part of the 'corrupt elite' and the Senior Leadership team was terrible. Some of the managers had no integrity and they were viewed as a complete joke. I would not recommend working here unless things have changed completely.

As a production operator it was my requirement to meet a min of 10000 BCM a day, which on most days was achievable depending on trucks, single bench, double bench.
Being part of D Crew which was established in March of 2011 and came to an end as of 2013 sad to say. However the time that was spent with this bunch of miss fits was rewarding to say the least.

Great place to work with great work colleagues. Great environment with everyone helping each other out when needed. With my position as a dozer and grader operator I get to see what difference i make during the day and how i can improve for the next day. Management team is always there to support you when needed.

Constant change and short term focus as the business attempts to maintain viability, and this is distracting the frontline from what they are there to do. Tough environment to maintain motivation in the team. Good place to improve people management skills.

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