Underground Coal Mine Worker

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp/Meals provided

7/7 Day/Night roster

Salary sacrifice—novated car leasing &

Flights

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking an experienced Underground Coal Operator for the Ironbark No.1 project in Moranbah. You will report to the ERZ Controller and work to safely achieve production targets while supporting operational efficiencies across functions.

Daily tasks include planning, scheduling, and executing work with a focus on safety and teamwork. Ideal candidates have extensive underground coal mining experience, Standard 11 certification, and relevant tickets.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in underground coal mining.
• Proven safety history and adherence to safety protocols.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work safely to support production targets and related tasks.
• Plan and execute daily work from weekly schedules.
• Contribute to a safe, collaborative culture.
• Provide daily shift reports detailing equipment status and hours worked.
• Demonstrate experience as an Underground Mineworker in a coal mine.
• Familiar with Joy Miners and 12cm12/12cm30 equipment.

Skills

Underground coal mining

Safety culture

Teamwork

Education

Standard 11 Surface and Underground

Tickets & Qualifications

Tools

Joy Miners Equipment

Job description

Argo Natural Resources is a rising leader in Queensland's metallurgical coal mining industry. With a strong portfolio of current operations and a growing pipeline of development projects, we have already achieved significant success. From revitalising Carborough Downs underground mine to reinvigorating the Broadlea open cut, our next major milestone is the Ironbark No.1 project - Australia’s newest longwall mine.

About the role

We currently have multiple exciting and rewarding opportunities at Ironbark No.1 operation for experienced Underground Coal Operators.

You will be reporting to the ERZ Controller and be responsible to work towards production targets safely and support efficiencies in all associated functions whilst undertaking relevant tasks.You will be involved in the preparation, planning and timely executive of daily work as issued from the approved weekly schedules.

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

Working safely and efficiently in all associated functions, to support the achievement of production targets and undertake any other tasks for the operations.

Preparation, planning and timely execution of daily work as issued from the approved weekly schedules.

Contributing to the development of a safe, positive, and collaborative organisational culture.

Provide a daily shift report, indicating the results of routine examinations carried out on the shift, any defects found and/or repaired, hours worked on each job, and an assessment of the relevant piece of equipment where required.

Demonstrated experienced as Underground Mineworker in a Coal Mine.

Previous experience on Joy Miners, 12cm12 and 12cm30’s.

What we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills:

Significant previous experience working in an underground coal mine. Only people with the relevant experience will be considered.

Standard 11 Surface and Underground.

Relevant Qualifications and Tickets.

Demonstrated history of working safely.

Commitment to the achievement of business goals and outcomes.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work well within a team.

What's in it for you:

These roles are Moranbah based, providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.

Camp/Meals provided.

7/7 Day/Night roster for a healthy work-life balance.

Competitive salaries to attract and retain top talent.

Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and flights.