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Job Title


Maintenance Supervisor


Company : Peabody Energy


Location : Mudgee, Australia


Created : 2025-08-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the role:We are currently seeking a Maintenance Shift Supervisor on a 7:7 roster to join our Wilpinjong Mine. Located 58 kilometres northeast of Mudgee, our Wilpinjong Mine is an open-cut mine producing high-quality thermal coal for export and domestic markets.Our supervisors play a crucial role in engaging the team and setting and driving standards to ensure the crew safely achieves high plant availability and reliability. This role offers respect and autonomy, allowing you to determine your own outcomes, with accessible support from the Maintenance Superintendent. You will manage all planned, breakdown, and repair activities, and communicate changes impacting mine priorities. You will contribute to a dynamic team culture and the successful performance of the mine.Duties will include:Providing input into short and long-term maintenance plansLeading, motivating, and supporting team members and contractors, taking accountability for team performanceExecuting planned, breakdown, and improvement work, including minor projects and reliability initiativesReducing equipment downtime by ensuring maintenance activities are well-planned, staffed, and executed safely and efficientlyPromoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, including cost-saving initiativesCommunicating issues that impact planned work and extend equipment downtimeApplying problem-solving skills and self-motivation to develop solutions and plans for workplace challengesThe lifestyle:This position operates on a rotating 7 on, 7 off day/night shift roster, offering a residential lifestyle in the nearby Mudgee district. The roster provides regular time off and the opportunity to be home at the end of each shift.Peabody Energy offers:Exceptional relocation benefitsTax reduction through salary sacrifice options, including up to 50% of your home loan interest/rent and utilitiesTax benefits via novated vehicle leasingDiscounted Private HealthOver 2,000 health and lifestyle benefits with WHEREFITEmployee recognition programsMudgee gym membership supportEmployee assistance program for employees and immediate familyAbout the candidate:Strong commitment to leading a safety-focused team culture, demonstrated through actionsSignificant leadership skills, including mentorship, identifying training needs, and conducting performance managementTrade or Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical disciplineMinimum 5 years of leadership experience in a similar roleExperience applying best practice maintenance techniques to optimize equipment availabilityKnowledge of field equipment such as CAT, Hitachi, Liebherr, and Epiroc drillsExperience with SAP maintenance applications is advantageousAbout the company:Peabody is a leading coal producer committed to sustainability and aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. We employ around 5,500 people across the US and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries. We value diversity, safety, and employee development, fostering an inclusive work environment.Take the first step toward a rewarding career with us at jobs.peabodyenergy.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr