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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\nEnjoy 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.\nAbout you -\nYou 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.\nAbout the role:\nOperate underground gas drainage drilling equipment safely and efficiently to achieve operational targets.\nConduct drilling activities in accordance with mine plans and operational requirements.\nComplete underground coring and sampling activities as required.\nInstall, maintain and recover gas drainage infrastructure, including pipes, hoses and associated equipment.\nPerform pre-start inspections, troubleshooting and basic servicing of drilling equipment and mobile machinery.\nSafely operate underground vehicles and ancillary equipment.\nSet up, relocate and commission underground drilling sites.\nMonitor drilling performance and identify issues that may impact safety, productivity or equipment reliability.\nComplete operational records, shift reports and statutory documentation accurately.\nMaintain high housekeeping standards across underground work areas.\nWork collaboratively with supervisors, deputies and production teams to achieve gas drainage targets.\nIdentify, report and manage hazards, incidents and equipment defects.\nComply with all site safety, health, environmental and operational procedures.\nParticipate in toolbox talks, safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities.\nPromote a positive safety culture and contribute to team performance.\nEssential Skills & Experience\nDemonstrated experience operating underground gas drainage drill rigs.\nDirectional drilling experience.\nProven underground drilling experience (not suitable for trainees or graduates).\nPrevious underground coal mining experience.\nCurrent underground coal mine induction and relevant statutory competencies.\nStrong commitment to safety, hazard identification and risk management.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team.\nEffective communication and problem-solving skills.\nPhysical capability to perform work in an underground mining environment.\nDesirable Skills & Experience\nMachinery operating tickets and underground mobile equipment competencies.\nMechanical aptitude and experience performing basic routine maintenance on drilling equipment.\nExperience working with gas drainage infrastructure installation and recovery.\nThe lifestyle:\nPeabody Energy also offers the following:\nPotential relocation benefits for eligible vacancies\nEmployee assistance program available for yourself and immediate family\nNovated vehicle leasing available\nHealth and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT)\nEmployee recognition program\nAbout Peabody:\nPeabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. 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