Environmental Specialist

2 weeks ago


Fortitude Valley, Australia Peabody Energy Full time

**Centurion is more than a mine—it’s a mission. Owned and operated by Peabody Energy**. Join a team united in the pursuit of excellence, determined to make our mark in the coal sector. Centurion is committed to investing in the best people, world class equipment and setting the highest safety and production standards in the industry.

With a mine life of over 20 years, Centurion is poised to set new benchmarks in underground coal mining, emphasising safety and production excellence.

At Peabody we’re proud to produce coal that plays an essential role in not only powering the world but in building the worlds infrastructure. The premium metallurgical coal from Centurion is a key component in steelmaking vital for infrastructure development.

We’re committed to reviving this world-class operation, with development coal production targeted for early 2024 and longwall coal production expected in 2026.

**About the role**:
Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will assist in delivering the commitments and requirements of Centurion’s Environmental Management Strategy which has been developed to satisfy the commitments of the Centurion’s Extension Project EIS and conditions of the granted Development Consent.

Duties will include:

- Provide day to day environmental representation and support at Centurion
- Manage and coordinate environmental data to satisfy both internal and external reporting requirements.
- Undertake routine environmental reporting
- Manage and coordinate environmental contractors;
- Coordinate regular inspections and report on requirements to ensure environmental and statutory compliance;
- Contribute to the development of statutory reports/approvals including Annual Environmental Management Report (AEMR) / Annual Review (AR) and National Greenhouse Energy Reporting (NGERS)
- Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing feedback as required;
- Identify, implement, maintain and communicate site’s environmental operating procedures;

**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) DIDO or FIFO lifestyle.

Peabody Energy also offers the following:

- 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:

- Bachelor of Environmental Science or equivalent
- Experience within the mining or relevant industries in a similar role
- Ability to positively influence others regarding Environmental and Community Management
- Knowledge of Queensland environmental legislation
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Must be self-motivated and results driven
- Experience in EMS

**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.

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