Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Moranbah; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

FIFO from Brisbane

DIDO options

Relocation assistance

Onsite gym / fitness spaces

WHEREFIT health perks

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. in Moranbah, QLD, Australia is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services team at CMJV. You will provide technical leadership on geotechnical risk management, monitoring systems, mine design assurance and hazard control on site.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will mentor the Geotechnical Engineer, guide short- and long-term mine planning, and ensure designs align with geotechnical recommendations.

Qualifications

• Degree and related geotechnical discipline required.
• Proven experience in open cut mining geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in senior technical or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical risk management, slope stability and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical risk management and compliance activities.
• Oversee geotechnical monitoring systems, including radar, survey, prism and piezometer monitoring.
• Conduct and review advanced geotechnical assessments including slope stability, rockfall modelling and failure mode analysis.
• Lead investigations into geotechnical events and provide recommendations for corrective actions and risk mitigation.
• Ensure mine designs align with geotechnical recommendations, engineering principles and operational requirements.
• Mentor and support the Geotechnical Engineer, fostering technical capability and professional development.
• Provide strategic geotechnical advice to support short, medium and long-term mine planning activities.

Skills

Geotechnical risk management

Slope stability

Monitoring systems

Technical leadership

Education

Geotechnical Engineering / Geomechanics / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Rocscience Slide

Rockfall analysis

Maptek Vulcan

PointStudio

Job description

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Title: Senior Geotechnical Engineer

State: QLD

Country/Region: AU

Postal Code: 4744

Department: Geotechnical Engineering

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading global producer of premium thermal and metallurgical coal, providing resources essential for affordable, reliable energy and the production of steel. 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 are Building Brighter Futures.

About the Role

Peabody is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join the Technical Services team at Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV).

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will be the senior geotechnical expert on site, providing technical leadership, strategic guidance and practical solutions to support safe and efficient mining operations. You will oversee geotechnical risk management, monitoring systems, mine design assurance and hazard management while mentoring and developing the site's Geotechnical Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical risk management and compliance activities.
• Oversee geotechnical monitoring systems, including radar, survey, prism and piezometer monitoring.
• Conduct and review advanced geotechnical assessments including slope stability, rockfall modelling and failure mode analysis.
• Lead investigations into geotechnical events and provide recommendations for corrective actions and risk mitigation.
• Ensure mine designs align with geotechnical recommendations, engineering principles and operational requirements.
• Mentor and support the Geotechnical Engineer, fostering technical capability and professional development.
• Provide strategic geotechnical advice to support short, medium and long-term mine planning activities.

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a 9-day fortnight, working Monday to Friday one week and Monday to Thursday the following week, giving you every second Friday off. Choose the arrangement that works for you, with FIFO from Brisbane or DIDO options available. The option to live residentially in the town of Moranbah is also available.

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

• Domestic relocation assistance, in line with Peabody policy, and novated leasing options.
• Modern camp facilities, high-quality meals and an onsite gym with fitness spaces.
• Access to more than 2,000 health and lifestyle perks through WHEREFIT, plus private health insurance discounts.
• Exposure to mine management technology, operational intelligence and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Development opportunities through experienced mentors and support for further formal study aligned to business needs.

About You

You are a proactive and technically capable geotechnical professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and influencing safe mining outcomes. You are a confident communicator who can build strong relationships across technical and operational teams while providing trusted engineering advice.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Geotechnical Engineering, Geomechanics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in open cut mining geotechnical engineering.
• Significant experience in senior technical or leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of geotechnical risk management, slope stability and monitoring systems.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering professionals.
• Proficiency in Rocscience software, including Slide and Rockfall analysis.
• Experience using Maptek’s Vulcan and PointStudio.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.
• Sound understanding of relevant mining legislation, standards and industry best practice.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• S1, S2 and S3 competencies.

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.