Geotechnical Engineer - Moranbah, Australia - Peabody Energy Corporation

Description

We are currently seeking a Geotechnical Engineer or Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture. Our Coppabella Moorvale mine complex consists of three 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 Strategic Planning Superintendent, you will be responsible for the professional delivery of high-quality geotechnical support to operations teams. You will have the ability to apply rock mechanics principles to mine design and manage slope stability monitoring.

Duties will include:

• Determine strategy on the collection and collation of geotechnical / geological information relevant to the mining process
• Implement standards and procedures in respect to slopestability monitoring
• Conduct geotechnical inspections of pit highwalls, dumps and other relevant structures
• Liaise with relevant production personnel to ensure effective support is provided in terms of geotechnical engineering needs (i.e. standoffs and hazard alerts)
• Provide information and advice to mine planning processes to meet production targets
• Advise and assist engineers with recommendations on geotechnical issues regarding mine design/planning and operations
• Manage relevant use of external consultants for peer review and outside expertise where required
• Contribute to developing and maintaining Geotechnical documents in the Safety and Health Management System
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements

The lifestyle:
This position is offered on an 8/6 roster and can allow for a residential (Moranbah or Nebo), DIDO or FIFO lifestyle (from Brisbane). 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:

• Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience preferably within an open cut coal mining environment
• Proficient in the use of Vulcan, Roc-Science, Slide, Swedge and Dips highly regarded
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to safety
• RPEQ Certification desirable not essential
• Open to both Junior and Senior level applications

The Lifestyle:

• 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 leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

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.

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