Technical Services Superintendent - CMJV

Site: Coppabella

Peabody is the leading global pure-play coal company, serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.

About the role:  We are currently seeking a Technical Services Superintendent to join our CMJV Open Cut Mine. 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 in Greenfield stage due to start coal production early next year.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this role is responsible for the delivery of mine planning and technical services functions for the CMJV Mine. You will be responsible for leading a team of Mining Engineers (Truck-shovel, Drill & Blast and Dragline) and other professionals in the development and delivery of mining schedules to achieve mine plans on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, holding a pivotal role in ensuring technical needs are met.  

Duties will include: 

• Provide leadership, guidance and support to teams on site to ensure Dragline, Drill and Blast and Truck and shovel work flows efficiently, safely and in accordance with the requirements of the business plan and priorities of the mine site.
• Delivery of robust weekly and 16wk mine plans, compared and communicated against the approved SRF targets.
• Provide effective leadership, performance management, career development and succession planning of team personnel
• Lead by example with supportive behaviours promoting a ‘team’ and cooperative approach, sharing resources, knowledge and ideas with other teams
• Appropriately prioritize activity to continuously achieve target production ‘physical’ outcomes with the aim to exceed customer expectations without unforeseen hindrance
• Responsible for actual vs plan reconciliation, collaboration of planning activities across all stakeholders.
• Support for and adherence to the Peabody Values and Behaviour expectations
• Ensure technical support is provided to the mine operations by the timely provision of information necessary for detailed mine planning, scheduling and coal flows
• Ensure mine planning, design and scheduling services are provided to the Mining, Maintenance and Coal handling departments
• Manage the provision of specialized technical input through the engineering and planning process to optimise mine performance.
• Ensure geological, geotechnical, dragline, drilling and blasting, truck and shovel planning support services and advice is available to all sectors of the operation when needed.
• Manage the Technical Services budget and assist the Mining Operations to achieve the strategic business goals and plans

The lifestyle:  This position is offered on a 9-day fortnight (Mon-Fri/ Mon-Thurs) roster with one rostered day off every other week.  FIFO from any major East coast cities or DIDO options available to allow for a residential lifestyle.  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 month's salary 
• Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family 
• Novated vehicle leasing available 
• Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT). 
• Employee recognition program 

About you: 

• Degree in Mining Engineering or associated field  

• 5 years proven experience in a similar role in an open cut mining operation
• Strong competence in software packages such as Vulcan, Deswik, SPRY, 3D-Dig
• Well-developed communication, negotiating and influencing skills
• Passionate and process-driven
• Excellent time-management skills
• Strong commitment to safety and a way of life 

  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.

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Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.