Drill Operator

Our Wilpinjong Mine is an open-cut mine located 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets. We have a mine life currently in the 2030s and are exploring options and designs to expand that for another decade. An exciting opportunity is currently available at Wilpinjong for experienced Open-Cut Drill Operator.

**About You**
- A strong safety and risk management focus
- Be prepared to work a continuous lifestyle roster
- Ideally have Quarry drilling experience and working with blast crew experience
- Residence in the local area is preferred as relocation and FIFO arrangements will not be considered
- Be an effective and safe team player;

**The lifestyle**:
This position is offered on a family-friendly rotating panel 5:4 even time roster with a mix of days and nights, which really lets you take advantage from a residential lifestyle in nearby Mudgee district.

With 6 weeks annual leave, this role really allows you to have the most amazing time with friends and family, enjoying the region or getting away, with only a 3 hour drive to Sydney or the coast. Mudgee airport flies to Sydney, Newcastle or Cobar, with the close by Dubbo Airport adding the destinations of Brisbane, Melbourne, Broken Hill, Walgett, Bourke & Lightning Ridge.

Peabody Energy also offers the following benefits:

- Reduce tax through salary sacrifice options, including up to 50% of your home loan interest / rent PLUS utilities, such as electricity, water etc;
- Novated vehicle leasing available;
- Discounted Private Health;
- Over 2,000 Health and Lifestyle benefits with WHEREFIT;
- Employee recognition program;
- Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family.

**About Peabody**:
Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ around 5,500 people across our operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. We have set a company-wide ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results and serve our communities and we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect and are supported and engaged.

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