Senior Process Engineer

Peabody Energy; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional relocation benefits

Employee assistance program

Novated vehicle leasing

Health and lifestyle benefits

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Peabody Energy seeks a Process Engineer for the Centurion underground mine located in Queensland, Australia. This role focuses on optimizing plant efficiency and involves technical support, safety oversight, and performance monitoring. Candidates should have an engineering degree, over 5 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to safety. Benefits include relocation assistance and a flexible work roster, allowing DIDO or FIFO living arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in mineral comminution, beneficiation and solid/liquid separation technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in production and maintenance management.
• Experience with control systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advice for the processing plant operations.
• Work with operational teams to improve plant efficiency.
• Oversee onsite lab operations and safety practices.
• Monitor and report on process plant performance.
• Evaluate operational risks and implement strategies.

Skills

Operational experience

Technical mindset

Team collaboration

Commitment to safety

Education

Engineering degree in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical or related discipline

Job description

Centurion is a world‑class underground mine with a 20+ year life span. The company operates under the safety and production ownership of Peabody Energy.

About The Role

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join our Centurion underground mine located 160 km west of Mackay. The role reports to the CHPP Manager and focuses on ensuring efficient operations of all plant and optimum product recovery to meet targets.

Duties

• Provide technical support and advice to ensure a successful ramp‑up and ongoing operation of the processing plant.
• Work closely with the operational team to provide ongoing coaching to drive plant efficiency.
• Oversee the onsite lab, ensuring lab technicians and personnel support ramp‑up activities and maintain safe practices.
• Contribute to the identification, development and delivery of process improvements and opportunities within the CHPP.
• Monitor and report on the process plant performance.
• Provide support for accurate budgets.
• Evaluate operational risks and opportunities and ensure implementation of mitigation strategies.

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a 9‑day fortnight (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday) roster and can allow for a residential (Moranbah) DIDO or FIFO lifestyle.

Benefits

• Exceptional relocation benefits with a possible lump sum payment of one months salary.
• Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family.
• Novated vehicle leasing available.
• Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT).
• Employee recognition program.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have extensive operational experience, be technically minded, and have a passion for emerging technologies.

• Engineering degree ideally in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in mineral comminution, beneficiation and solid/liquid separation technologies.
• CHPP operational and technical experience.
• Ability to demonstrate a reasonable competence and understanding of production and maintenance management, control systems engineering, and uncompromising commitment to safety.
• General commitment to safety and sound risk & hazard identification.
• Exceptional team member with flexible attitude and sound work ethic.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.