Ventilation Officer

Centurion is more than a mine—it's a mission. Owned and operated by Peabody Energy. Join a team united in the pursuit of excellence, determined to make our mark in the coal sector. Centurion is committed to investing in the best people, world class equipment and setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

With a mine life of over 20 years, Centurion poised to set new benchmarks in underground coal mining, emphasising safety and production excellence.

At Peabody we're proud to produce coal that plays an essential role in not only powering the world but in building the worlds infrastructure. The premium metallurgical coal from Centurion is a key component in steelmaking vital for infrastructure development.

We're committed to reviving this world-class operation, with development coal production targeted for early 2024 and longwall coal production expected in 2026.

About the role:

Peabody are currently seeking an experiencedVentilation Officer to join our Centurion underground mine, Our Centurion mine is located 160 kilometres west of Mackay. For more information on Centurion visit (centurionmine.com.au)

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be responsible for driving safety performance, while providing support and advice to the Centurion team on all facets of design, ventilation and gas monitoring.

Duties will include:

This is a statutory position and includes the following responsibilities

• All Statutory and Legislative requirements that fall under the Ventilation Officers role as per related legislation, regulation and guidelines
• Manage and organise the short, medium and long term ventilation requirements of the mine
• Prepare monthly ventilation reports
• Undertake ventilation changes as required
• Manage the day to day effectiveness of the mine ventilation
• Develop detailed safe work procedures as required
• Participate in safety investigations as required
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of relevant costs and analyse to achieve optimal outcomes for the complex
• Identify significant variances from budgeted costs & escalate issues and solutions to the General Manager
• Ensure that assets are managed effectively to achieve budget utilisation rates
• Operational management of contractors used on site
• Develop and implement new initiatives and programs

About you:

• Drive a strong safety and risk management focus
• Ventilation Officers Qualification and at least 2 year's experience in an underground longwall coal mining environment.
• Mining Engineer Degree or equivalent
• Workplace Training and Assessing and G3 Risk Management Certificates desirable
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and understanding of health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of hazard management process
• Knowledge of gas characteristics as they relate to an underground coal mining operation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Experience using SAP/Vulcan is highly desirable

In addition to the above, you will have a genuine commitment to safety and demonstrate a sound understanding of risk and hazard identification. You will be an exceptional team member with a flexible attitude and sound work ethic.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

Safety is our first value. In 2022, Peabody's Total Recordable Incident Frequency Rate was 1.13. People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results and serve our communities. We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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