Senior Mining Planning Engineer

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peabody Energy, Inc. in Wright, WY, is seeking a Senior Mining Engineering Professional to develop, design and communicate mine plans across the pit region, and to collect volumetrics for End of Month reporting and budgeting.

The role emphasizes mapping, dragline design, topsoil limits, and schedules to keep the mine on track for coal production and meeting shipment targets, with strong emphasis on safety and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Technology, or Mining/Civil Engineering.
• 5–7 years’ experience in mining surveying/engineering.
• Experience with survey data to develop base maps.

Responsibilities

• Visibly support and champion Peabody’s Mission and Values.
• Adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System.
• Develop and maintain maps for mine planning, quality evaluations, property control, obstacle mitigation and permitting for all active, proposed, and closed mining operations.
• Develop, design and communicate all necessary mine plan designs including dragline design, dozer pad design, topsoil limits, Truck/Shovel dump files and Truck/Shovel grade files.
• Accurately perform or assist in the gathering and recording of production and engineering data.
• Develop schedule for associated mine plan designs to keep mine on schedule for uncovering the necessary coal and meeting required coal shipment quantities.
• Develop reclamation schedule and designs necessary to return land to Post Mine Topography and achieve maximum bond release.
• Assist the Engineering Department in the development of special projects and/or project management as needed.
• Experience with engineering calculations of volumetrics, short to mid-range mine planning and coal quality.
• Conduct safety observations and audits monthly.
• Other duties as assigned by the Company.

Skills

Math skills

Surveying

Mining engineering

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in Surveying/Mining/Civil Eng

Tools

AutoCad/SurvCadd

Vulcan

Word

Excel

Job description

Peabody Energy, Inc. in Wright, WY, is seeking a Senior Mining Engineering Professional to develop, design and communicate mine plans across the pit region, and to collect volumetrics for End of Month reporting and budgeting.

The role emphasizes mapping, dragline design, topsoil limits, and schedules to keep the mine on track for coal production and meeting shipment targets, with strong emphasis on safety and data quality.