CHPP Prep Plant Manager – Lead Mine Operations

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Moranbah

DIDO options

FIFO from Brisbane

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. seeks an experienced Prep Plant Manager to lead the CHPP at Centurion Mine, Moranbah, QLD. You will drive project delivery, safety excellence and plant reliability for a 25+ year mine life.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will shape the refurbishment and upgrade of the CHPP, directing a team of supervisors and contractors to achieve high performance in a dynamic underground operation.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational and leadership experience within a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant environment.
• Previous experience leading multidisciplinary operational and maintenance teams.
• Exposure to CHPP upgrades, plant modifications or commissioning projects.
• Strong planning and reporting capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies to enhance plant performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong commitment to safety leadership, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to build and sustain high-performing teams in a dynamic operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the CHPP Superintendent, Coordinators and contractor workforce.
• Develop and maintain robust planning and scheduling processes that deliver safe, efficient and reliable plant performance.
• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of the site's Maintenance Management Plan (MMP).
• Drive operational excellence through performance monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with the Safety and Health Management Plan (SHMP) and all relevant statutory obligations.
• Partner with site stakeholders to develop inspection, maintenance and compliance requirements, including SOPs and operational standards.
• Foster a strong safety culture through effective risk management, audits, inspections and proactive leadership in the field.

Skills

CHPP leadership

Plant operations

Leadership

Safety leadership

Planning & reporting

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification or Engineering Degree

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMP)

Job description

Peabody Energy, Inc. seeks an experienced Prep Plant Manager to lead the CHPP at Centurion Mine, Moranbah, QLD. You will drive project delivery, safety excellence and plant reliability for a 25+ year mine life.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will shape the refurbishment and upgrade of the CHPP, directing a team of supervisors and contractors to achieve high performance in a dynamic underground operation.