Underground Gas Drainage Project Manager (FIFO 7/7)

Cell Engineering; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO 7/7 roster from Brisbane

3–6 month fixed-term contract

Career development support

Competitive salary packages

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Cell Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Project Manager for an underground coal mine gas drainage project. The role is a 3–6 month fixed-term contract with FIFO 7/7 from Brisbane, with potential to become ongoing.

You will manage design through handover, coordinate multiple contractors, and ensure compliance with AS/NZS CMSHA requirements. A strong background in gas drainage and E&I systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with gas drainage infrastructure on an underground mine site.
• Strong understanding of goaf drainage and gas reticulation system assets.
• Experience with hazardous areas and compiling equipment dossiers.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate multiple contractors (PCS, electricians, fitters, civils).
• Understanding of electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, procurement and contractor milestones.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full delivery of gas drainage monitoring infrastructure from design to handover.
• Set up and manage internal schedules across PCS, electrical, mechanical and civil contractors.
• Ensure designs meet client standards and AS/NZS CMSHA requirements.
• Oversee procurement, purchasing milestones and contract payments.
• Create site risk assessments, procedures and handover documents.
• Coordinate with operations to configure SCADA and alarm systems.

Skills

Gas drainage infrastructure

Goaf drainage

Hazardous areas

Contract & procurement scheduling

Stakeholder management

Electrical & instrumentation

Project budgeting

Tools

PCS

SCADA

DCS

Job description

Cell Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Engineer/Project Manager for an underground coal mine gas drainage project. The role is a 3–6 month fixed-term contract with FIFO 7/7 from Brisbane, with potential to become ongoing.

You will manage design through handover, coordinate multiple contractors, and ensure compliance with AS/NZS CMSHA requirements. A strong background in gas drainage and E&I systems is essential.