Superintendent Mining Engineering

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.

About the role:
We are currently seeking a Technical Services Superintendent to join our Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture. Our Coppabella Moorvale joint Venture complex consists of two open-cut mine operations located approximately 140 kilometres southwest of Mackay that produce premium low-volatile pulverised coal (LV-PCI) for export markets.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this role is responsible for the delivery of mine planning and technical services functions for the CMJV. You will be responsible for leading a team of mining engineers and other professionals in the development and delivery of mining schedules to achieve mine plans on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, holding a pivotal role in ensuring technical needs are met.

Duties will include:

• Lead the development and execution of a range of short-term planning outputs in line with medium and long term plans
• Preparation of detailed and realistic production schedules in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Ensure mine plans and designs incorporate and communicate sound mining engineering, geological and geotechnical considerations and concepts
• Coordination of input to annual mine plans and aiding in budget development
• Provide leadership and input into the ongoing management of the mining operation
• Provide technical support and input into optimisation and continuous improvement opportunities and frameworks
• Optimise efficiencies between coal quality, scheduling, drill and blast, and loading and hauling operations
• Monitor and maintain environmental, safety and health requirements
• Display commitment to coaching and mentoring the team to accomplish business outcomes
• Operational support including feasibility reporting, stakeholder management, governance and compliance.

About You

• Hold a Mining Engineering degree or similar discipline
• Proven experience in a timely delivery and cost efficient mine planning and scheduling environment
• 5+ years’ experience in a Senior / Superintendent level position
• 5+ years’ Open Cut Coal Mining experience in a Truck / Shovel operation
• Well-developed communication, negotiating and influencing skills and confidence in your knowledge of project management practices
• Strong commitment to safety and a way of life

The lifestyle:
This position is offered on a 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri/ Mon-Thurs) roster with one rostered day off every other week. FIFO from any major East coast cities or DIDO options available to allow for a residential lifestyle. Employees living locally may have the ability to salary sacrifice up to 50% of your mortgage interest or rental payments.

• Exceptional relocation benefits with a possible lump sum payment of one month's salary
• Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family
• Novated vehicle leasing available
• Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT).
• Employee recognition program
  

About you:

• Hold a Mining Engineering degree or similar discipline
• Proven experience in a timely delivery and cost efficient mine planning and scheduling environment
• 5+ years’ experience in a Senior / Superintendent level position
• 5+ years’ Open Cut Coal Mining experience
• Well-developed communication, negotiating and influencing skills and confidence in your knowledge of project management practices
• Strong commitment to safety and a way of life

About Peabody:

Peabody is a world-leader in providing products for the production of affordable, reliable steel and energy to customers in 15 countries on five continents. We employ over 4,900 people, have 18 operations in the United States and Australia and in 2021 we restored 2400 acres of land. When you work with us, you are working with a team of professionals around the world who are committed to making a difference for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognise and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honouring our commitment.

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.