Full-time

Open Cut Operator

Posted by Peabody Energy • Moranbah, Queensland, Australia

📍 Moranbah, Queensland 🕒 February 24, 2026

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Dragline Operators at our Coppabella Moorvale Joint Venture (CMJV) Mine. Our CMJV mine complex consists of two open-cut mine operations located approximately 140 kilometres southwest of Mackay that produce premium low-volatile pulverized coal (LV-PCI) for export markets, with an extension of an additional pit at Moorvale South, adding to our coal production.

About the role:


As a Dragline Operator, you will play a vital role in Dragline operations to ensure production targets are met and exceeded while ensuring safe and effective production practices are strictly followed. 



Key Responsibilities

  • Safe operation of Dragline equipment

  • Conduct and attend pre start inspections

  • Monitor ground conditions and bench stability

  • Follow dig plans and bench design

  • Record operational data

  • Performance of basic maintenance and fault reporting
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