Drill & Blast Supervisor

About the role: Peabody Energy is the world’s largest private-sector coal company that serves metallurgical and thermal coal customers in 25 countries on five continents.  We are currently looking for a Drill & Blast Supervisor at our Coppabella / Moorvale Joint Venture mine, working a 7/7 dayshift roster with camp accommodation or DIDO. Coppabella, Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV) operation consists of three open-cut mine pits producing premium low-volatile pulverised coal (LV-PCI) for export markets.  Reporting to the Drill & Blast Superintendent, you will manage a team of 15 + reports being a combination of Peabody Employees & Contractors. You will also be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Liaising with Drill & Blast Engineers to execute drilling & blasting instruction and plans.
• Supervision of drilling and blasting activities.
• Responsible for drilling & blasting consumables including purchasing & stock control.
• Management of day-to-day Explosive precursor requirements, orders & reconciliation as dictated by the Mine plan.
• Supervising and overseeing all maintenance activities in relation to the reload compound and Explosive Magazine.
• Ensuring drill pattern clean-up expectations are aligned with company standards.
• Ensuring completed drill patterns are left in an acceptable standard for incoming blast crew.
• Ensuring drill patterns are completed in a safe and timely matter.
• Filling in for absent Shotfirers where required.
• Ensuring adequate stemming material is available to blast crew when required.
• Daily, weekly & monthly inspections of drilling & blasting work areas.
• Comprehensive understanding of Qld Explosive Act, Standards, Codes & Regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of pre-strip blasting techniques.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in Drill & Blast Operations, along with Supervisory experience in a coal mining operation.
• S1, S2, S3, G2 Qualifications.
• Current QLD Shot firing licence.
• Explosives Security Card.
• OCE qualification (DNRM certified) Not essential however advantageous
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong commitment to safety as a way of life.
• MMU or MPU experience desirable but not essential.

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

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at:

Peabody Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)