Centurion is more than a mine — it is a mission. Owned and operated by Peabody Energy, our team is united in the pursuit of excellence and 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 more than 20 years, Centurion is poised to set new benchmarks in underground coal mining, emphasising safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
At Peabody, we are proud to produce coal that plays an essential role not only in powering the world, but also in building the world's infrastructure. The premium metallurgical coal from Centurion is a key component in steelmaking, vital for global development.
We have achieved our plans to safely restart the mine, commence development mining and achieve above plan results with our new mining fleet, install world class infrastructure and are on track for longwall production commencing in early 2026.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manger Engineering and Maintenance, this critical leadership role is responsible for maintenance planning, reliability and lifecycle asset management to ensure the safe and efficient ongoing operation of the mine's infrastructure and equipment. This opportunity will allow you to demonstrate your leadership, knowledge and skills in establishing processes and standards around asset management, as well as offering a clear career path for future succession planning at Centurion.
Duties will include:
* Oversee short, medium and long-term maintenance planning to optimise equipment availability and reliability.
* Ensure work management processes (notification, planning, scheduling, execution, and close-out) are executed in line with company standards and the Queensland Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation.
* Coordinate shutdown planning to meet production, cost and safety objectives.
* Lead the development and implementation of reliability improvement strategies for mobile and fixed assets.
* Oversee defect elimination, root cause analysis (RCA), and condition monitoring programs.
* Drive initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment failures.
* Support audits, inspections, and reporting requirements relating to maintenance and asset integrity.
* Communicate with stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to ensure alignment with mine objectives.
* Identify and manage risks to minimise impact on operations.
* Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement aligned with site values and legislative requirements.
About You:
* Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Reliability Engineering, or equivalent trade background with significant maintenance planning/reliability leadership experience.
* Wealth of experience in mining and plant environments, ideally in underground.
* Minimum 8-10 years' experience in maintenance, planning or reliability roles, ideally within the mining or heavy industry sector.
* Strong knowledge of Queensland mining legislation, asset management frameworks, and maintenance strategies.
* Proficiency in SAP and reliability analysis tools.
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Safety-focused with a practical, hands-on approach
* Confident managing teams, stakeholders, and contractor relationships in high-pressure environments
The lifestyle:
This position is offered on 9-day fortnight roster and can allow for a residential (Moranbah) DIDO or FIFO from Brisbane.
Peabody Energy also offers the following:
* Domestic relocation assistance for eligible applicants.
* Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family
* Novated vehicle leasing available
* Health and lifestyle benefits via (WHEREFIT) corporate program
* Employee recognition program
* Site allowances
* Live local benefits
* Modern camp with premium facilities and meals
* Onsite gym, functional room & group fitness classes
* Ongoing learning & career development support
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.
We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.
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