Senior Mining Engineer

Peabody Energy Corporation; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local living benefit

Relocation assistance

Private health discount

Novated vehicle leasing

WHEREFIT wellness benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Peabody seeks a Senior Mining Engineer for the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Project in NSW. The role focuses on technical planning, design, and coordination, with engagement of geotechnical consultants and stakeholders to align with environmental and operational goals.

You'll work within a dynamic Technical Services team, travel to Peabody sites as needed, and contribute to broader mining and infrastructure initiatives across Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in open-cut and underground mining operations.
• Proven mine design, rehabilitation planning, and mining infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mining engineering and technical support for the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Projects.
• Develop and manage designs and operational sequencing plans.
• Liaise with the open-cut mine operator to coordinate mine waste material supply and logistics.
• Provide engineering and technical support into mining and infrastructure designs at other Peabody Operations in Australia.
• Collaborate with site teams and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational and environmental objectives.
• Support approvals processes through technical documentation and design validation.

Skills

Open-cut mining

Underground mining

Mine design

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

AutoCAD

Spry

Job description

Senior Mining Engineer – Wambo, NSW

• Genuine career development opportunities
• Be part of a skilled and dynamic technical services team
• Opportunity to add value

About the Company

Peabody is the leading global pure-play coal company, serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability

We offer an inclusive work environment and engage, recognise and develop our employees.

About the role

The Senior Mining Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Project while providing support for broader mining and infrastructure initiatives across Peabody’s Australian operations as required. This role involves technical planning, design, engaging geotechnical consultants and coordination, with a strong emphasis on design, sequencing, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Lifestyle-friendly Monday–Friday roster, with potential for alternative arrangements to suit business needs or secure top talent.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead mining engineering and technical support for the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Projects.
• Develop and manage designs and operational sequencing plans.
• Liaise with the open cut mine operator to coordinate mine waste material supply and logistics.
• Provide engineering and technical support into mining and infrastructure designs at other Peabody Operations in Australia.
• Collaborate with site teams and project stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational and environmental objectives.
• Support approvals processes through technical documentation and design validation.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Assist with any special projects that arise within the Technical Services Group, including but not limited to, Business Development, Continuous Improvement initiatives, Software Evaluation
• Ensure compliance with Peabody’s safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Travel to other Peabody sites as required to support mining and infrastructure initiatives.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in open-cut and underground mining operations.
• Proven experience in mine design, rehabilitation planning, and mine infrastructure.
• Strong proficiency in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, AutoCAD, Spry).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Current Australian Driver’s License.

What we offer:

• Local living benefit: Salary sacrifices up to 50% of mortgage interest or rental payments (for eligible employees).
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• Discounted Private Health
• The opportunity to reduce tax through Novated vehicle leasing options.
• Over 2,000 health and wellness benefits through WHEREFIT.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ around 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. We have set a company-wide ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results and serve our communities and we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect and are supported and engaged.

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.