Underground Gas Drainage Engineer | 7/7 Roster Relocation

Argo Natural Resources; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Relocation assistance

Accommodation provided

Career progression

Competitive remuneration

Team environment

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Gas Drainage Engineer to support safe, productive underground mining at Carborough Downs and Ironbark No 1. You will manage gas drainage systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and working closely with underground operations to deliver practical solutions.

The role requires a mining engineering qualification, 1+ years in underground coal operations, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in underground coal operations, ideally in a gas drainage role.
• G189 (S123) and G2 competencies are expected.
• RIIMC603A – Establish and Maintain the Gas Drainage Management Plan is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of gas drainage systems and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise gas drainage systems in underground operations.
• Ensure gas levels are controlled within statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with underground operations to implement gas management solutions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the Gas Drainage Management Plan.
• Coordinate with contractors to deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

Gas drainage

Underground mining

Safety compliance

Analytical thinking

Contractor management

Education

Mining Engineering degree

G189 (S123) & G2 competencies

RIIMC603A (desirable)

Tools

Gas drainage systems

Underground drilling programs

Gas management practices/tools

Job description

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Gas Drainage Engineer to support safe, productive underground mining at Carborough Downs and Ironbark No 1. You will manage gas drainage systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and working closely with underground operations to deliver practical solutions.

The role requires a mining engineering qualification, 1+ years in underground coal operations, and strong analytical skills.