Gas Drainage Drilling Operator – Metropolitan Mine

Peabody is the leading global pure-play coal company, serving power and steel customers in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company benefits from substantial scale, a portfolio of high-quality assets and a diverse geographic and product footprint. Peabody is guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability

Enjoy a night shift role working just three 12-hour shifts per week, giving you more time to enjoy life on the coast. Join a great team environment with a roster that offers an excellent work-life balance.

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.
- Strong 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 perks (WHEREFIT)
- Employee recognition program

About Peabody:

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📌 Gas Drainage Drilling Operator (Lilyvale)
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