Trainee Mine Surveyor

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 motivated individual to join our team as a Trainee Surveyor at our Coppabella and Moorvale Joint Venture Mine.  Our Coppabella Moorvale mine complex consists of two open-cut mine operations located approximately 140 kilometres southwest of Mackay that produce premium low-volatile pulverised coal (LV-PCI) for export markets.

Reporting to the Survey Superintendent, this position will be responsible for providing accurate open cut survey, technical and operational assistance to the Technical Services team. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team who will provide mentorship and development in all aspects of open cut mine surveying. 

The Role

• Provide accurate survey support and data in accordance with statutory and company standards for the support of the mine’s operation.
• Maintain survey standards in field and office environment.
• Conduct surveys utilising the latest GNSS, terrestrial laser scanner and UAV technology.
• Take an active role in the daily running of the Survey Office (e.g. Equipment maintenance, weekly reports etc.)
• Support and assistance to multiple departments (e.g. Technical Services, Engineering and Operations)
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety behaviours in the workplace.

About You

• Currently studying a formal qualification in Surveying.
• Willingness to learn how to use various technologies employed in the profession.
• Desire to use surveying and engineering applications such as PointStudio, Vulcan and  ArcGIS.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Passionate about continuous improvement and technological advancement in mining
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Dedicated to grow and develop skills and attributes required for a Mine Surveyor

The lifestyle:  This position is offered on a 8/6 roster. FIFO 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 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.

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

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/

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.