About the role:
We are currently seeking a Mining Engineer to join our Wilpinjong Mine. Our Wilpinjong Mine is an open-cut mine located 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.
Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for short-term Load & Haul scheduling and design at our open cut mining operation. This role is critical in ensuring efficient and safe execution of daily and weekly mine plans, aligning with medium and long-term strategies.
Duties will include:
- Actively participate in promoting site safety, environmental, health and quality of mining activities
- Develop and maintain short-term (daily to weekly) Load & Haul schedules to meet production targets
- Design and optimize haul roads, dump locations, and loading areas using mine planning software.
- Collaborate with operations, drill & blast, and geology teams to ensure alignment of plans and execution.
- Monitor and adjust schedules based on operational feedback, equipment availability, and changing conditions.
- Conduct regular pit inspections to validate designs and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Provide technical support to supervisors and operators regarding plan implementation and design intent.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in mine planning and operational efficiency.
The lifestyle:
This position is offered on a Monday to Friday roster with one rostered day off per month and can allow for a residential lifestyle.
Peabody also have the following benefits:
- Seamless Relocation Support
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- Boost Your Take-Home Pay
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- Up to 50% off your home loan interest or rent
- Tax savings on utilities like electricity and water
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- Private Health Insurance Discounts
Access exclusive savings on top-tier private health cover.
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- Celebrate Your Success
Be recognized and rewarded through our employee recognition program—because your hard work deserves the spotlight.
- Support When You Need It Most
Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support for you and your immediate family—anytime, anywhere.
About the candidate:
- A degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Experience with Mine planning and Design software (exposure to Vulcan would be well regarded)
- Experience in open cut mining operations within the coal industry (experience outside of coal will be considered)
- A staunch commitment to safety and continuous improvement as a way of life
About the company:
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.
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