Open Cut Examiner - Safety-Driven Production Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local living benefit

Relocation assistance

Onsite accommodation

Discounted private health

Novated vehicle leasing options

WHEREFIT health & wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition and rewards

Job summary

Peabody is seeking an experienced Open Cut Examiner to lead day-to-day production at Wilpinjong Mine, 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee, NSW. The role requires an OCE qualification and NSW practising certificate, with leadership experience in open-cut mining and a strong safety focus.

The position offers progression opportunities within a fast-paced mining environment, with exposure to truck/shovel operations, dozer push, and cast blast activities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a large workforce in open-cut mining.
• Strong focus on health, safety and environmental standards.
• Proven ability to lead production crews and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil statutory requirements for an Open Cut Examiner, including inspections and reporting.
• Comply with Wilpinjong policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate proactive health, safety and environmental leadership on site.
• Supervise contractors and ensure trained, competent personnel on site.
• Plan and execute work using risk management tools to meet the mine plan.
• Coordinate shift personnel and equipment to achieve production targets.
• Present Pre-Start meetings with the production crew.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and liaise with maintenance and support services.

Skills

Open cut experience

Leadership experience

Safety leadership

Education

OCE qualification

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Peabody is seeking an experienced Open Cut Examiner to lead day-to-day production at Wilpinjong Mine, 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee, NSW. The role requires an OCE qualification and NSW practising certificate, with leadership experience in open-cut mining and a strong safety focus.

The position offers progression opportunities within a fast-paced mining environment, with exposure to truck/shovel operations, dozer push, and cast blast activities.