Senior Planning & Logistics Engineer

About the role:

We are currently accepting applications for the position of ‘Senior Planning and Logistics Engineer’. This is an exceptional position for an individual looking to expand and further develop their career.  The position is based at our Wilpinjong mine, which is an open-cut operation located 40 kilometers northeast of Mudgee, producing a high-quality thermal coal for both domestic and export markets, with current approvals out to 2033.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, this diverse and challenging role is critical in championing and leading a team to successfully deliver optimised coal supply to satisfy the demands of a wide range of Domestic and Export customers.

Key areas of responsibility for this role include:

• Leading and mentoring a team responsible for coal management from Pit to Port
• Maintaining detailed short- and medium-term coal mining, CHPP and railing schedules to meet daily, weekly, and monthly requirements for domestic and export contracts
• Tracking coal quantity and qualities from Pit to Port, through the mining and CHPP processing stages
• Assist in EOM and monthly coal reconciliation processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to maximise operational productivity and reserves & equipment utilisation
• Optimise efficiencies between coal quality, scheduling, shipping, and logistics operations to achieve maximised site revenue and profit

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.

• 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:

• Tertiary qualification in Mining/Civil Engineering/Geology or comparable degree.
• Operational site experience, desirably in an open-cut coal mine.
• Experience in coal logistics an advantage.
• High level of experience with MS Office Suite.
• Experience in development and implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives would be well regarded.
• Excellent communication including negotiating, influencing and time management skills plus the ability to enlist help, as necessary, to deliver the required outcomes.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety and the environment.

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/