Underground Gas & Ventilation Engineer
Peabody
About the Role
Peabody is seeking a technically strong Underground Gas Modelling Engineer to support our underground coal operations across Australia and the United States. This role is centred on coal seam gas (CSG) modelling, gas drainage design, and methane management, providing critical inputs into safe mine design, operational performance, and Life of Mine planning.
The position has a primary focus on gas reservoir modelling and drainage optimisation within underground coal environments. Experience in underground ventilation modelling is considered advantageous but not essential.
Given the specialised nature of this capability, we are also open to candidates from research or academic backgrounds who bring advanced modelling expertise and the ability to translate theory into practical mining outcomes.
Reporting to the Director, Underground Mining Engineering, you will partner closely with Technical Services, mine planning, geology, HSE, and site operations to embed data-driven gas management strategies across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, calibrate, and maintain CSG reservoir and gas drainage models to assess gas quality, quantity, and flow behaviour within underground coal seams
- Lead modelling to inform gas drainage strategy, SIS/UIS design, and methane management frameworks
- Conduct advanced simulations to support pre-drainage, post-drainage, and in-seam gas capture programs
- Translate modelling outputs into practical drilling programs, infrastructure requirements, and operational plans
- Support gas capture, utilisation, flaring, and destruction strategies, including evaluation of commercial opportunities
- Partner with mine sites and external providers to optimise gas drainage performance and execution
- Provide technical input into mine planning, feasibility studies, and Life of Mine strategies
- Prepare and support CSG Statements, regulatory submissions, and environmental documentation
- Collaborate with geology and planning teams to integrate subsurface data into modelling frameworks
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of gas performance across operations
About You
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Petroleum, Geological, or related Engineering discipline
- Strong capability in reservoir modelling, numerical simulation, or subsurface modelling
- Experience with relevant modelling tools (e.g., reservoir simulation or gas drainage software)
- Exposure to underground coal mining environments will be highly regarded
- RPEQ / Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in gas modelling, reservoir engineering, or underground coal gas management
- Demonstrated capability in CSG evaluation, gas drainage design, and modelling-driven decision making
- Experience translating complex modelling outputs into operationally practical solutions
- Background in underground coal is strongly preferred, however we will consider adjacent industries or research backgrounds with transferable modelling expertise
- Exposure to ventilation modelling (e.g., Ventsim) is considered beneficial but not required
The Lifestyle
This position is based in the Fortitude Valley office on a Monday–Friday roster, with flexible work‑from‑home options. Flexible start and finish times and the redistributed working week give employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays. Occasional site travel to Queensland and New South Wales operations will be required
Why Join Us?
At Peabody, our values of Safety, Customer Focus, Leadership, People, Excellence, Integrity and Sustainability guide everything we do. We offer:
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- A supportive, safety‑focused culture
- Access to flexible work options where applicable
- Health and lifestyle benefits (WHEREFIT)
- Employee recognition programs
Peabody is proud to be a leading global coal producer with operations in the United States and Australia, supplying essential resources for affordable energy and steelmaking.
Apply Now
If you are a technically strong engineer who is passionate about gas management, ventilation and supporting safe underground coal operations, we encourage you to apply.
Submit your application through the Peabody Careers Portal.
