Gas Drainage Engineer

Find your future at Fitzroy

Fitzroy Mining Operations is a new force in the Queensland metallurgical coal mining industry with a portfolio of existing operations and a pipeline of growth projects.  In our short history, we have successfully reinvigorated operations at Carborough Downs underground mine, breathed new life into the Broadlea open cut and our next exciting venture is the Greenfields underground longwall  - Ironbark No.1.

Our employees are engaged, connected to our business, proud of what we have achieved, have conviction in one another and our potential.  Innovative thinking and decisive leadership are the hallmarks of the company.  We deliver a challenging and rewarding environment, and our success is built on the foundation of being a people business that mines coal. 

This position is based at Ironbark No.1 which is located within the Bowen Basin and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new mine development, join the team, and set the standards from the onset. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Gas Drainage Engineer to join the team and be a part of developing a new mine.

About the Role:

We currently have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Gas Drainage Engineer to join our team at Ironbark No 1. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent you will be responsible for overseeing the surface and underground Gas Drainage systems, including managing UIS/SIS drainage drilling and the associated gas reticulation systems at Ironbark No1. 

The position will be responsible for ensuring gas levels are low enough to allow mining units to operate safely and that production rates are not impacted by gas conformance. 

The Gas Drainage program will be in full compliance with the safety, production, budgetary and environmental objectives of Ironbark No 1 while managing the cost of the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that operations are not impacted due to gas conformance. 
• Develop and implement the required Gas Drainage programs to achieve gas compliance for both short term and LOM strategies.
• Effectively communicate the known Gas Drainage risks/hazards to the business.
• Provide advice for fit for purpose and cost-effective Gas Drainage strategies to support the mine plan and schedules.
• Manage and optimise Gas Drainage drilling projects.
• Assist in the development of budgets and proactively manage Gas Drainage costs.
• Conduct audits of the Gas Drainage systems, including performance and quality assurance checks.
• Contribute to the development of a positive and collaborative organisational culture, establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Actively participate in the implementation, maintenance and compliance with the SHMS.
• Maintain all administrative requirements are completed in accordance with the role.

About You:

• Degree in Mining Engineering (preferred)
• Coal Mining Gas Drainage program management 
• RIIMCU603D Establish and maintain the Gas Drainage management plan (preferred)
• Supervisor Qualifications - S1, S2, S3 & G2
• 3yrs + Experience in Coal including exposure to Gas Drainage
• Advanced skills with AutoCAD

Our Operating Philosophy:

o deliver our objective, we will conduct ourselves in accordance with the following:

• We each do what we say we are going to do.
• We deal with each other honestly and with respect.
• We work with our people to ensure that they are safe, so they go home healthy and unharmed from their work activities.
• We want our people to be rewarded fairly for their efforts.
• We want our people to believe that they have a future with the company and that they can personally grow within the business.

 Fitzroy Benefits

This role is Moranbah based; providing great lifestyle options just 2 hours from Mackay and the Whitsunday coast.

• 7 day on / 7 days off roster
• Flight Allowance for FIFO employees
• Relocation Assistance if you wish to relocate to the beautiful Mackay/Whitsunday Coast or to Moranbah - Your Choice!
• Choose to live in Moranbah and receive accommodation assistance or choose DIDO/FIFO with accommodation provided in Moranbah or Coppabella while on shift
• Great salaries to attract and retain the right people
• Generous staff performance bonus paid quarterly 
• Subsidised health insurance
• Salary sacrifice available for novated car leasing and FIFO flights
• Income protection insurance
• Onsite physiotherapy appointments 
• Personal development encouraged with reimbursement for approved study programs
• Healthy lifestyle support through gym and sporting club membership subsidies

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Mining Engineering (preferred)
• Coal Mining Gas Drainage program management 
• RIIMCU603D Establish and maintain the Gas Drainage management plan (preferred)
• Supervisor Qualifications - G189 & G2
• 3yrs + Experience in Coal including exposure to Gas Drainage
• Advanced skills with AutoCAD

Got what it takes?

To be successful as our new Gas Drainage Engineer, we are looking for someone with the following essential qualities:

• The ability to plan, execute and deliver quality work whilst leading your team
• Build relationships and communicate at a high level within your internal and external stakeholders 
• Organising the workflow to overcome problems and demonstrate your knowledge in you field
• Adapt to competing priorities that require excellent interpersonal skills to resolve
• Act with integrity and make ‘good for Fitzroy’ decisions at all times

Apply Now!