Senior Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flexible residential (Moranbah)

DIDO or FIFO arrangements

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance program

Novated leasing

WHEREFIT health benefits

Employee recognition

Career development

Long-term mine life

Job summary

Peabody's Centurion Mine near Mackay is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to support ramp up and ongoing optimisation of the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP). Reporting to the CHPP Manager, you will drive plant performance and recovery through technical expertise and continuous improvement.

You will work with operations to deliver coaching, oversee laboratory activities, identify improvement opportunities, monitor performance, and contribute to budgeting and risk management, ensuring

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience across mineral comminution, beneficiation and solid/liquid separation technologies.
• Strong CHPP operational and technical experience.
• Knowledge of production and maintenance management principles.
• Understanding of control systems and process optimisation techniques.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety and risk management.
• Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ramp up and ongoing operation of the CHPP.
• Partner with operational teams to deliver coaching and technical guidance to improve plant efficiency.
• Oversee onsite laboratory activities to support operational requirements.
• Identify, develop and implement CHPP process improvement initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse and report on plant performance and recovery outcomes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with accurate operational data and analysis.
• Evaluate operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.

Skills

Mineral Processing

Chemical Eng

Metallurgical Eng

CHPP operations

Process optimization

Safety & risk

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Mineral Processing

Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Centurion is more than a mine, it's a mission.

Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, Centurion is a flagship operation in the Australian coal sector. We are a team united by a pursuit of excellence and a determination to make a lasting mark. By investing in the best people and world-class equipment, we are setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

At Peabody, we take pride in producing the premium metallurgical coal essential for the world's steelmaking and infrastructure. We are committed to reviving this world-class operation, with longwall coal production commenced in 2026. With over a 25-year-plus mine life, Centurion is positioned to lead the future of underground coal mining through safety, innovation and operational excellence.

The Opportunity

Peabody is seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our team at Centurion Mine, located approximately 160 kilometres west of Mackay.

Reporting to the CHPP Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the successful ramp up and ongoing optimisation of the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP). Your focus will be on maximising plant performance, improving product recovery and driving operational excellence through technical expertise and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Impact

• Provide technical support and advice to ensure the successful ramp up and ongoing operation of the processing plant.
• Partner with operational teams to deliver coaching and technical guidance that improves plant efficiency.
• Oversee onsite laboratory activities, ensuring safe and effective support of operational requirements.
• Identify, develop and implement process improvement initiatives across the CHPP.
• Monitor, analyse and report on plant performance and recovery outcomes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities through accurate operational data and analysis.
• Evaluate operational risks and opportunities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety and operational excellence.

About You

You are a technically minded process engineering professional with strong operational experience and a passion for improving plant performance. You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving complex challenges and are committed to achieving safe and sustainable outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience across mineral comminution, beneficiation and solid/liquid separation technologies.
• Strong CHPP operational and technical experience.
• Knowledge of production and maintenance management principles.
• An understanding of control systems and process optimisation techniques.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An uncompromising commitment to safety and risk management.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

What's on Offer

• 9-day fortnight roster (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday).
• Flexible residential (Moranbah), DIDO or FIFO arrangements.
• Domestic relocation assistance available in accordance with company policy.
• Employee assistance program available to employees and immediate family members.
• Novated leasing options.
• WHEREFIT health and lifestyle benefits.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Career development and advancement opportunities within a world-class mining operation.
• Long-term career stability with a significant mine life.

About Peabody

Peabody is a leading coal producer, employing approximately 5,300 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 18 countries. Our commitment to sustainability shapes our future and underpins everything we do.

We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful work environment and invest in the growth and development of our people. Safety is our first value, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are recognised, supported and empowered to succeed.

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.