Underground Gas Drainage Drilling Operator - Night Shifts

Peabody Energy, Inc.; Helensburgh; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential relocation benefits for elig

Employee assistance program

Novated vehicle leasing

Health and lifestyle benefits (WHERE-

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan Mine in Helensburgh, NSW, seeks a Gas Drainage Drilling Operator for a night-shift roster. You will safely operate underground gas drainage drilling equipment to meet targets while following mine plans and safety procedures.

You will perform pre-start checks, maintain equipment, record operations, and collaborate with supervisors and production teams to ensure gas drainage targets are achieved in a safe, efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Underground gas drainage drilling experience required.
• Proven track record in coal mining environments.
• Current underground coal mine induction and relevant competencies.
• Strong safety awareness and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Operate underground gas drainage drilling equipment safely and efficiently to achieve operational targets.
• Conduct drilling activities in accordance with mine plans and operational requirements.
• Complete underground coring and sampling activities as required.
• Install, maintain and recover gas drainage infrastructure, including pipes, hoses and associated equipment.
• Perform pre-start inspections, troubleshooting and basic servicing of drilling equipment and mobile machinery.
• Safely operate underground vehicles and ancillary equipment.
• Set up, relocate and commission underground drilling sites.
• Monitor drilling performance and identify issues that may impact safety, productivity or equipment reliability.
• Complete operational records, shift reports and statutory documentation accurately.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards across underground work areas.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, deputies and production teams to achieve gas drainage targets.
• Identify, report and manage hazards, incidents and equipment defects.
• Comply with all site safety, health, environmental and operational procedures.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to team performance.
• Demonstrated experience operating underground gas drainage drill rigs.
• Directional drilling experience.
• Proven underground drilling experience (not suitable for trainees or graduates).
• Current underground coal mine induction and relevant statutory competencies.
• Strong commitment to safety, hazard identification and risk management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Physical capability to perform work in an underground mining environment.
• Machinery operating tickets and underground mobile equipment competencies.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience performing basic routine maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Experience working with gas drainage infrastructure installation and recovery.

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Communication

Independent worker

Problem-solving

Education

Underground mining induction

Statutory competencies

Tools

Drilling equipment operation

Gas drainage infrastructure

Machinery maintenance

Job description

Peabody Energy’s Metropolitan Mine in Helensburgh, NSW, seeks a Gas Drainage Drilling Operator for a night-shift roster. You will safely operate underground gas drainage drilling equipment to meet targets while following mine plans and safety procedures.

You will perform pre-start checks, maintain equipment, record operations, and collaborate with supervisors and production teams to ensure gas drainage targets are achieved in a safe, efficient manner.