Open Cut Operator

We now have availability for experienced, multiskilled operators to join the teams!

Site: Coppabella

Peabody is the leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. 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:

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking additional open-cut Production Operators - Multi Skilled, at our Coppabella Mine. Located 140 kilometres South-West of Mackay, the mine produces premium low-volatile pulverized coal (LV-PCI) for export and domestic markets.

Our mine uses the below mechanical equipment to mine:

• Trucks: CAT 789, EH4000, Liebherr T282
• Graders: CAT 16M/H, 24M
• Dozers: CAT D10 and D11T/R
• Excavators: Hitachi 2500, 3600, 5500 & CAT6060
• Shovels: P&H 4100, 4100XPC
• Dragline: M8200

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, these positions are responsible for operating heavy mining equipment in a safe and efficient manner to achieve realistic production and cost targets.

The lifestyle:
This position is offered on a seven (7) on and seven (7) off roster and can allow for a residential (Moranbah or Nebo), DIDO or FIFO lifestyle. Employees living residentially may have access to a $15,000 housing allowance and may have the ability to salary sacrifice up to 50% of rental payments.

About you:

You are an experienced multi-skilled Operator who can demonstrate an understanding of and a strong commitment to safety and understands the positive correlation between safety and productivity.

Is qualified and competent in operating 3 or more of the following:

• Haul truck (electrical and/or mechanical)
• Grader
• Dozer
• Excavator
• Shovel
• Dragline

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

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Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)