Mining Engineer

Peabody; Sydney; In loco; AUD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation support

Salary packaging options

Private health insurance discounts

WHEREFIT wellness program

Employee recognition program

Employee Assistance Program

Descrizione del lavoro

Peabody is seeking a Mining Engineer for the Wilpinjong Mine in New South Wales. You will be responsible for short-term Load & Haul scheduling and design, ensuring safe, efficient execution of daily and weekly mine plans aligned with longer-term strategies.

The role requires a Mining Engineering degree, strong communication skills, and experience with mine planning software (Vulcan exposure is advantageous).

Competenze

• Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with mine planning software and design tools.
• Experience in open cut coal mining environments.

Mansioni

• Actively promote 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.

Conoscenze

Load & Haul scheduling

Mine design

Mine planning software

Vulcan exposure

Open cut coal experience

Safety & continuous improvement

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Strumenti

Mine planning software

Vulcan

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

About You:

• 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

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
• We make your move easy with exceptional relocation benefits designed to help you settle in stress-free.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay
• Maximize your income with generous salary packaging options, including:
• Up to 50% off your home loan interest or rent
• Tax savings on utilities like electricity and water
• Enjoy tax-effective novated leasing on vehicles—drive smarter and save more.
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Access exclusive savings on top-tier private health cover.
• Stay fit and feel great with WHEREFIT—your gateway to thousands of discounted wellness experiences.
• 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.