Underground Gas Drainage Engineer | Impactful Mining Role

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7/7 roster

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Gas Drainage Engineer to support underground mining operations at Carborough Downs and Ironbark No 1. You will manage and optimise gas drainage systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and collaborate with underground teams to keep mining moving safely.

Reporting to the Gas & Infrastructure Superintendent, you will deliver practical gas management solutions, take ownership of a critical safety-focused discipline, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in underground coal operations, ideally gas drainage.
• Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• 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 keep gas levels within statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with underground operations to deliver gas management solutions.
• Take ownership and drive continuous improvement across gas drainage activities.

Skills

Gas drainage systems knowledge

Underground mining experience

Analytical and problem-solving

Contractor management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering

Job description

Argo Natural Resources is seeking a Gas Drainage Engineer to support underground mining operations at Carborough Downs and Ironbark No 1. You will manage and optimise gas drainage systems to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and collaborate with underground teams to keep mining moving safely.

Reporting to the Gas & Infrastructure Superintendent, you will deliver practical gas management solutions, take ownership of a critical safety-focused discipline, and drive continuous