About you -

You are a safety-focused underground mining professional with experience operating drilling equipment in a coal mining environment. You are motivated by achieving operational targets while maintaining the highest safety standards and contributing positively to team performance. You bring a proactive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement and safety.

About the role:

- 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.

Essential Skills & Experience

- Demonstrated experience operating underground gas drainage drill rigs.
- Directional drilling experience.
- Proven underground drilling experience (not suitable for trainees or graduates).
- Previous underground coal mining experience.
- Current underground coal mine induction and relevant statutory competencies.
- Robust 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.

Desirable Skills & Experience

- 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.

The lifestyle: Peabody Energy also offers the following:

- Potential relocation benefits for eligible vacancies
- Employee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family
- Novated vehicle leasing available
- Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT)
- Employee recognition program

📌 Underground Operator (Helensburgh)
🏢 Peabody Energy
📍 Helensburgh