Underground Gas Drainage Engineer - 7/7 Roster

Whitsunday Regional Council; Moranbah; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Accommodation provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Gas Drainage Engineer to join the Technical Services team, supporting Carborough Downs and Ironbark No. 1 underground operations.

You will manage and optimise gas drainage systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and working closely with underground teams. The role offers ownership of gas drainage management, with focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement within a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in underground coal operations, ideally in a gas drainage role.
• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• G189 (S123) & G2 competencies.
• RIIMC603A - Establish and Maintain the Gas Drainage Management Plan (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of underground coal mining gas drainage systems and relevant legislative requirements.
• Experience managing gas drainage activities and underground drilling programs.
• Ability to manage contractors to deliver safe, timely and cost-effective outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on system performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work collaboratively across technical and operational teams.
• Proactive approach with the ability to take ownership and deliver results in a dynamic underground mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise gas drainage systems to control gas levels within statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with underground operations to deliver practical gas management solutions.
• Take ownership of gas drainage performance and drive continuous improvement across systems.

Skills

Gas drainage systems knowledge

Analytical & problem solving

Contractor management

Safety & compliance focus

Team collaboration

Ownership & proactivity

Education

Mining Engineering degree or equivalent

G189 (S123) & G2 competencies

RIIMC603A – Gas Drainage Management Plan (desirable)

Job description

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Gas Drainage Engineer to join the Technical Services team, supporting Carborough Downs and Ironbark No. 1 underground operations.

You will manage and optimise gas drainage systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and working closely with underground teams. The role offers ownership of gas drainage management, with focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement within a dynamic mining environment.