“Don’t shut down any opportunity; you never know what it could do for you and how far it could take you.”
At only 20 years old, Jacob has made an impressive start to his mining career with Peabody! With plenty of hands-on, on-site experience and a clear idea of what it is that he wants to pursue, Jacob’s involvement in Peabody’s paid Vacation Program has taken his skills to the next level!
Tune in to our latest interview to get inspired and learn how you can follow in Jacob’s footsteps as he describes:
- The tight-knit team culture at Peabody.
- How he helped design and execute a drill and blast pattern at one of Peabody’s sites.
- All the best bits about a career in mining.
- What he wishes more people knew about the industry.
- Tips for his high-school self.
- His rewarding and paid work-experience journey (and how you can try out the same pathway)!
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Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company’s commitment to sustainability underpins everything they do and shapes their strategy for the future. What’s more, Peabody lives by their seven core values: Safety, People, Integrity, Customer Focus, Excellence, Sustainability and Leadership. In short, you can trust them to get the job done and look after their people in the process.
With graduate and student programs and a tight knit team culture, Peabody is the perfect fit for those wanting to launch their career in mining. Their skilled and passionate team are ready to help you reach your full potential, so what are you waiting for? Check out their Employer Profile or job listings to start your journey today!
