Open Cut Operator

About the role:

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Supervisor, the scope of your role as a Bench Hand will be to assist the shotfirer in daily loading activities including assisting with measuring and setting out of blast positions. Our Wilpinjong mine is an open-cut mine located 48 kilometres northeast of Mudgee producing a high quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.

Duties will include:

Loading, priming and firing of blast holes

Maintenance and adherence of safe loading practices

identifying and rectifying hazards

locating, priming & wiring blast holes in accordance with the agreed design testing & firing pattern

Ensuring correct demarcation and communication is used during loading & firing

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.

Peabody Energy also offers the following:

Seamless Relocation Support

We make your move easy with exceptional relocation benefits designed to help you settle in stress-free.

Boost Your Take-Home Pay

Maximize your income with generous salary packaging options, including:

Up to 50% off your home loan interest or rent

Tax savings on utilities like electricity and water

Drive Your Dream Car for Less

Enjoy tax-effective novated leasing on vehicles—drive smarter and save more.

Private Health Insurance Discounts

Access exclusive savings on top-tier private health cover.

Over 2,000 Health & Lifestyle Perks

Stay fit and feel great with WHEREFIT—your gateway to thousands of discounted wellness experiences.

Celebrate Your Success

Be recognized and rewarded through our employee recognition program—because your hard work deserves the spotlight.

Support When You Need It Most

Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support for you and your immediate family—anytime, anywhere.

About you:

2+ years’ experience working a shot-firing crew

Proactive in setting and maintaining a high safety standard;

Police Clearance Check

Driver’s License

About Peabody:

Peabody is a world leader in providing products for producing affordable, reliable steel and energy to customers in 26 countries on five continents. We employ over 45,500 people, have 17 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.

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