Manager Prep Plant

Peabody Energy; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential Moranbah

DIDO arrangements

FIFO from Brisbane

Job summary

Peabody's Centurion Mine in Queensland is seeking an experienced Prep Plant Manager to lead the CHPP upgrade and the performance of an emerging longwall operation near Moranbah.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will drive plant reliability, production efficiency, safety performance and continuous improvement, while building a high‑performing culture focused on accountability, risk management and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive operational leadership in a Coal Handling and Preparation Plant environment.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary operational and maintenance teams.
• Exposure to CHPP upgrades, plant modifications or commissioning projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to CHPP Superintendent, Coordinators and contractors.
• Develop and maintain planning and scheduling processes for safe, efficient plant performance.
• Ensure implementation and continuous improvement of the Maintenance Management Plan.
• Drive operational excellence through performance monitoring, reporting and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Safety and Health Management Plan and statutory obligations.
• Collaborate with site stakeholders to develop inspection, maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Foster a strong safety culture through risk management, audits and proactive leadership.

Skills

CHPP leadership

Plant operations

Safety leadership

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification

Engineering Degree

Job description

Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With a 25+ year mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

For more information about Centurion, visit www.centurionmine.com.au

About The Role

Peabody has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Prep Plant Manager to join our Centurion Mine, located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in establishing, optimising and leading the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP) and associated support functions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future performance of a newly revitalised underground mining operation by driving plant reliability, production efficiency, safety performance and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the site leadership team, you will lead the refurbishment and upgrade of the CHPP to support underground coal production while creating a high-performing culture built on accountability, operational excellence and safety.

Key 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.

About You

You are an experienced CHPP leader with a strong operational background and a proven ability to lead teams in complex mining environments. You bring a strategic mindset, a strong safety focus and the capability to drive plant performance while managing change and improvement projects.

To be successful, you will bring:

• 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.
• A strong commitment to safety leadership, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to build and sustain high-performing teams in a dynamic operational environment.

Required Qualifications And Competencies

• Relevant Mechanical or Electrical Trade Qualification, or Engineering Degree.
• S1, S2 and S3 Supervisory Competencies.
• G2 and G3 Competencies.

Lifestyle

This position is offered on a 9-day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday) and provides flexibility to suit a range of lifestyles, including:

• Residential opportunity based in Moranbah.
• DIDO arrangements for candidates within the region
• FIFO from Brisbane

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical operation at one of Australia's newest longwall mines.
• Join a high-performing leadership team driving the future success of Centurion Mine.
• Long-term career stability backed by a 25+ year mine life.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Access to world-class equipment, systems and operational support.
• Career development opportunities within a global mining organisation.
• A workplace culture focused on safety, respect, accountability and continuous improvement.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.