Senior Mining Engineer – Tailings Rehab Lead (Australia)

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Singleton Council; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local living benefit

Relocation assistance

Discounted Private Health

Novated vehicle leasing options

WHEREFIT wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and reward programs

Job summary

Peabody is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to support the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Project alongside broader mining and infrastructure initiatives across Peabody’s Australian operations. The role focuses on technical planning, design, sequencing, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include leading mining engineering efforts, developing designs, coordinating waste material logistics, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Travel to other sites is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead mining engineering and technical support for the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Projects.
• Develop and manage designs and 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.

Skills

Mine design

Rehabilitation planning

Stakeholder engagement

Deswik

Vulcan

AutoCAD

Spry

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Vulcan

AutoCAD

Spry

Job description

Peabody is seeking a Senior Mining Engineer to support the Wambo Tailings Rehabilitation Project alongside broader mining and infrastructure initiatives across Peabody’s Australian operations. The role focuses on technical planning, design, sequencing, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include leading mining engineering efforts, developing designs, coordinating waste material logistics, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Travel to other sites is required.