Environmental Specialist

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Environmental Specialist to join our North Goonyella Mine.  North Goonyella mine is an underground longwall mine located 160 kilometres west of Mackay producing a premium quality, high strength coking coal for export markets.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will assist in delivering the commitments and requirements of North Goonyella’s Environmental Management Strategy which has been developed to satisfy the commitments of the North Goonyella (Eaglefield Mine) Extension Project EIS and conditions of the granted Development Consent.

Duties will include:

• Provide day to day environmental representation and support at North Goonyella (Eaglefield Mine);
• Manage and coordinate environmental data to satisfy both internal and external reporting requirements.
• Undertake routine environmental reporting
• Manage and coordinate environmental contractors;
• Coordinate regular inspections and report on requirements to ensure environmental and statutory compliance;
• Contribute to the development of statutory reports/approvals including Annual Environmental Management Report (AEMR) / Annual Review (AR) and National Greenhouse Energy Reporting (NGERS)
• Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing feedback as required;
• Identify, implement, maintain and communicate site’s environmental operating procedures;

The lifestyle:

This position is offered on a 9-day fortnight (Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday) roster and can allow for a residential (Moranbah) DIDO or FIFO lifestyle. 

Peabody Energy also offers the following:

• 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:

Critical to your success will be:

• Bachelor of Environmental Science or equivalent
• Experience within the mining or relevant industries in a similar role
• Ability to positively influence others regarding Environmental and Community Management
• Knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Must be self-motivated and results driven
• Experience in EMS

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)