Night-Shift Underground Gas-Drainage Driller

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Helensburgh; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential relocation benefits

Employee assistance program

Novated vehicle leasing

Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFi

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Peabody Energy seeks a Gas Drainage Drilling Operator for the Metropolitan Mine in NSW. You will safely operate underground gas drainage drilling equipment to support targets while upholding high safety standards and teamwork.

The role requires experience with underground gas drainage rigs, directional drilling, and coal mine induction. Night shifts are three 12-hour shifts per week, with a strong safety culture and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating underground gas drainage drill rigs.
• Directional drilling experience.
• Underground coal mine induction and relevant competencies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to safety, hazard identification and risk management.
• Physically capable for underground work.
• Tickets for machinery and underground mobile equipment.
• Experience with gas drainage infrastructure installation and recovery.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground gas drainage drilling equipment safely to meet targets.
• Conduct drilling per mine plans and requirements.
• Complete underground coring and sampling as required.
• Install, maintain and recover gas drainage infrastructure.
• Perform pre-start inspections and basic servicing of equipment.
• Set up, relocate and commission underground drilling sites.
• Monitor performance and identify issues affecting safety or productivity.
• Maintain accurate operational records and shift reports.
• Contribute to toolbox talks and safety initiatives.

Skills

Safety-focused

Underground drilling

Gas drainage experience

Strong teamwork

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Tools

Gas drainage equipment

Job description

Peabody Energy seeks a Gas Drainage Drilling Operator for the Metropolitan Mine in NSW. You will safely operate underground gas drainage drilling equipment to support targets while upholding high safety standards and teamwork.

The role requires experience with underground gas drainage rigs, directional drilling, and coal mine induction. Night shifts are three 12-hour shifts per week, with a strong safety culture and collaborative team environment.