Normally the incumbent operates at a mature professional level with the capacity to make technical contributions to projects. Through the application of rock mechanics principles to mine design, the incumbent is responsible for optimising open pit, underground, waste dump, and mine infrastructure development.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Visibly support and champion Peabody's Missions and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Develop and implement standards and procedures in respect to slope/ground monitoring/ control and mine infrastructure
Develop and implement monitoring regimes in respect to dumping, surface run-off and groundwater flows, and slope/ground monitoring
Conduct geotechnical inspections of pits and underground, dumps and stockpiles and tailings dams
Develop and monitor secure work practices for work on or around slopes and underground
Advise and assist engineers with recommendations on geotechnical issues regarding mine design/planning and operations as requested
Supervise geotechnical engineers and other technical staff in their day to day activities
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company
EXPERIENCE
2 years of relevant professional experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements - Surface Environment
Must have the ability to stand for up to 4 hours per shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to work from elevated positions,



walk/climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift/raise ******* lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the work shift
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)
Physical Requirements - Underground Environment
Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time.



Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height
Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift ******* lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)
Physical Requirements - Office
Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours
Must be able to use a computer and communicate effectively in various forms, including email and by phone
Must have the ability to review paper and electronic documents and complete computer entry of data from paper documents
Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets and discuss issues by telephone and in person
Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.
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📌 Underground Geologist (Queensland)
🏢 Peabody
📍 Queensland