Underground Geologist — 7/7 Roster, Career Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Residential options

FIFO from Brisbane

Relocation assistance

Accommodation village and meals

onsite gym and wellbeing program

Job summary

Peabody Energy seeks an experienced Underground Geologist to join the Centurion underground mine, located about 160 kilometres west of Mackay. You will deliver geological support to operations, ensure coal quality and structural interpretation, and help optimize resources as the mine ramps up production.

You will contribute to geological modelling, resource planning and risk assessments while collaborating with Technical Services, Operations and Survey teams to enable safe and efficient

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline.
• Experience in an underground coal mining environment is highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience in geological modelling, mapping and interpretation.
• Understanding of coal quality management and resource optimisation principles.
• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to foster a positive safety culture.
• Experience using geological software such as Vulcan, MinEx or similar systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of risk management and hazard identification.
• A proactive, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Current Queensland Coal Board Medical or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide geological support to underground mining operations to optimise resource recovery and minimise geological risk.
• Conduct geological mapping, face inspections and structural interpretation underground.
• Monitor coal quality and provide timely recommendations to support production and processing requirements.
• Maintain and update geological models, plans and resource information.
• Interpret borehole, exploration and production data to support mine planning activities.
• Assist with geological forecasting and identification of potential mining hazards.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Services, Operations and Survey teams to ensure geological information is communicated effectively.
• Support compliance with statutory reporting and resource management requirements.
• Investigate and report on geological anomalies, structures and seam variations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and resource recovery.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, statutory and site requirements.

Skills

Geology

Geological modelling

Mapping

Interpretation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Vulcan

MinEx

Job description

Peabody Energy seeks an experienced Underground Geologist to join the Centurion underground mine, located about 160 kilometres west of Mackay. You will deliver geological support to operations, ensure coal quality and structural interpretation, and help optimize resources as the mine ramps up production.

You will contribute to geological modelling, resource planning and risk assessments while collaborating with Technical Services, Operations and Survey teams to enable safe and efficient