Mining Engineering Professional - Senior

Peabody Energy; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Modern camp facilities

WHEREFIT health perks

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Peabody Energy in Moranbah seeks a Senior Drill and Blast Engineer to lead technical drilling strategies at Coppabella Mine, ensuring safe, productive outcomes and cost-effective performance. The role partners with operations, technical services and contractors to drive continuous improvement and long-term planning.

You will mentor engineers, influence short and long-term planning, and deliver best-practice blast results across the operation in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining or Civil Engineering or related field is essential.
• Significant open-cut mining experience with drill and blast expertise and software like Vulcan/BlastLogic.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team development capabilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills; safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of drill and blast programs to maximize productivity.
• Provide governance and technical leadership across drill and blast activities.
• Monitor blast outcomes and drive cost, productivity and compliance improvements.
• Lead investigations of drill and blast events and implement corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with drilling and explosives contractors for safe delivery.
• Review and approve technical standards, procedures, and plans.
• Mentor Drill & Blast Engineers and build team capability.
• Provide strategic drill and blast insights for long-term mine planning.

Skills

Drill & blast engineering

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring and development

Safety-focused

Education

Mining/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Vulcan

BlastLogic

Job description

• Lead drill & blast strategy at a world-class Bowen Basin operation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with lifestyle flexibility every second Friday
• Mentor engineers and shape long term site technical performance

• Lead drill & blast strategy at a world-class Bowen Basin operation
• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight with lifestyle flexibility every second Friday
• Mentor engineers and shape long term site technical performance

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia and serving customers in 18 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do. Guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Operational Excellence and Courageous Leadership, we are committed to delivering results safely and responsibly for our customers, our communities and each other. At Peabody, we believe that when we live our values, we operate safer, perform stronger and succeed together. We aren't just mining, we're Building Brighter Futures.

Located approximately 140 kilometres southwest of Mackay in Queensland's Bowen Basin, Coppabella Mine is a key Peabody operation producing premium pulverized coal injection (PCI) coal for steelmaking customers around the world.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Drill and Blast Engineer to join our Technical Services team at Coppabella Mine.

In this key leadership role, you will provide technical expertise across all aspects of drill and blast engineering, ensuring the delivery of safe, productive and cost effective outcomes that support mine performance. You will play a critical role in influencing short, medium and long-term planning decisions while leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and blast outcomes.

Working closely with Mining Operations, Technical Services and external contractors, you will act as the senior subject matter expert for drill and blast activities while mentoring and developing a team of engineers to deliver best practice outcomes across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimisation of drill and blast programs to maximise productivity and operational performance
• Provide technical leadership and governance across drill and blast activities and associated risk controls
• Monitor blast outcomes and identify continuous improvement opportunities across cost, productivity and compliance measures
• Lead investigations into drill and blast related events and implement effective corrective actions
• Manage relationships with drilling and explosives contractors to ensure safe and efficient delivery outcomes
• Review and approve technical standards, procedures and drill and blast plans
• Mentor and coach Drill and Blast Engineers, building technical capability within the team
• Provide strategic drill and blast advice that supports operational and long-term mine planning

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a 9 day fortnight roster, working Monday to Friday one week and Monday to Thursday the following week, giving you every second Friday off.

At Peabody, we invest in our people and the environments they work in. We offer:

• Financial & Practical Support: Domestic relocation assistance, per Peabody policy, and novated leasing options.
• Site Comfort: Modern camp with premium facilities, quality meals and onsite gym facilities.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to 2,000+ health and lifestyle perks via WHEREFIT, complemented by private health insurance discounts.
• Recognition & Growth: Exposure across coal quality, logistics, CHPP, technical services and operational teams, with access to experienced mentors and development opportunities.

About You

You are a safety-focused mining professional who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, collaborative approach. You enjoy solving complex challenges, working closely with operational teams and developing others to achieve high performance outcomes.

You are comfortable balancing production, safety and cost considerations, using data and experience to make sound decisions and drive continuous improvement. Above all, you lead by example and are passionate about building technical capability within your team.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant open cut mining experience with strong drill and blast engineering capability. Experience with drill and blast design, optimisation and industry software such as Vulcan and BlastLogic.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence operational outcomes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence