AddressAbout the role:
We are currently seeking a Senior Mining Engineer - Drill and Blast to join our Wilpinjong mine. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open-cut mine located 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high quality thermal coal for export with long term contracts for the domestic market. Wilpinjong is a multi-seam operation utilising truck / excavator and dozer push methods and currently mining >14mtpa.
Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, the scope of your role will be to manage the engineering for Drill and Blast. You will be required to actively engage with key stakeholders to communicate the schedule and designs to ensure production processes are optimised in order to continuously improve operational efficiencies.
You will be challenged technically in a dynamic environment; blasting multiple waste and coal horizons, and developing skills to meet environmental conditions in the pursuit of, production performances, environmental compliance and your own development. You will be rewarded with a collaborative relationship with production and an environment where fresh ideas and change is embraced. You will also have the opportunity to continue developing technical skills for; Dozer Push, Truck/Shovel, rehabilitation and mine planning.
The lifestyle:
This position is offered on a Monday to Friday roster with one rostered day off per month and can allow for a residential lifestyle in Mudgee or surrounding towns. Employees living locally may have the ability to salary sacrifice up to 50% of your mortgage interest or rental payments. Relocation assistance may be provided in some circumstances to the successful applicant.
- Exceptional relocation benefits with a possible lump sum payment of one months salary
- Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family
- Novated vehicle leasing available
- Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT).
- Employee recognition program
About you:
This role would suit a degree qualified Mining Engineer who is either experienced in Drill & Blast or looking for their next stage of their development:
- Mining Engineering degree or substantial drill and blast experience in operations
- Minimum 2 years of mining experience
- Experience in blasting (well regarded), in either OC or U/G and Coal or Metal
- Proficient experience in drill and blast software (Vulcan and BlastLogic highly regarded)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Drive for continuous personal and professional development is required
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.
