Health & Safety Compliance Specialist

About the role: We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Compliance Specialist at our Coppabella Moorvale Mine.  Our Coppabella Moorvale mine complex consists of two open-cut mine operations located approximately 140 kilometers southwest of Mackay that produce premium low-volatile pulverized coal (LV-PCI) for export markets, with an extension of an additional pit at Moorvale South, adding to our coal production. 

Reporting to the Health Safety & Training Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the Mine Record Entry. You will be part of a small but dynamic team championing a strong Health, Safety and Training culture across the sites, embracing the diverse range of tasks that come with managing separate sites.

Duties will include:

• Assistance with capturing safety interactions and promoting compliance.
• Ensuring incidents are investigated with actions closed out in a timely manner, then audited to ensure quality of data being captured.
• Coaching and providing advice on compliance with all safety legislation and Peabody processes and procedures.
• Responsible for maintenance of the Mine Record Entry.
• Initiate review of SHMS documents according to schedule and assist with SWI development with each department.
• Record keeping of hygiene monitoring requirements and subsequent action plans.
• Assist the Contract Manager with Contractor Compliance & Assist in the Management of Change process.
• Assist with raising Purchase Orders, attend cost reviews and support HST with budget.
• Assist with Hazard Reporting Process, to improve number of hazards identified and recorded.
• Assist / enable CMJV departments to deliver on HST projects / initiatives to reduce incidents on site and see a reduction in HPIs.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information within the HST team.
• Providing a range of administrative tasks to support the HST team.
• Submit all reporting requirements, weekly, monthly, quarterly, Corporate and Regulatory.
• Assist Key Stakeholders with technical & report writing.
• SAP scheduling of Actions, Audits, Critical Control Verifications, Inspections etc.

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 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:

The successful candidate will have the following-

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role within the mining industry. 
• Thorough knowledge of Coal Mining legislation and its application to the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS)
• Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety Management systems, auditing and incident reporting and investigation. RIIWHS601 (G7) desired, along with ICAM Lead desirable
• Must have SAP and SharePoint experience, Pegasus desirable
• Desirable understanding of Risk Management principles holding the RIIRIS601 (G3) Risk Management qualification, or RIIRIS402 (G2)
• Desirable Cert IV Training and Assessment (TAE40116) qualification and S1,2,3 Mining Supervisor competency
• Possess a strong commitment to behavioural safety and cultural change initiatives.

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 www.jobs.peabodyenergy.com/