Job Description

About the Role

Peabody is seeking an experienced UG Gas & Ventilation Engineer to support our underground operations across Australia and the United States. This role provides critical technical expertise in coal seam gas (CSG) reservoir modelling, underground ventilation planning, gas drainage, and methane management to ensure safe and productive operations.

This role has a strong emphasis on underground coal ventilation engineering. The talent pool with UG coal ventilation experience is very small, and this capability is essential. Gas drainage modelling is also a key component of the position. Candidates from academia with strong modelling capability will also be considered.

Reporting to the Director, Underground Mining Engineering, you will partner closely with site teams, Technical Services, mine planning, geology, HSE, and project engineering to support safe mine design, regulatory compliance and Life of Mine planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update CSG reservoir models assessing gas quality, quantity, and drainage potential.
• Conduct simulations to determine SIS/UIS designs, gas drainage needs, equipment requirements and supporting infrastructure.
• Support planning and execution of drilling programs, including gas capture, disposal, and destruction methods.
• Contribute to waste gas utilisation studies for beneficial or commercial use.
• Work with mine sites and CSG third‑party providers to assist with gas drainage projects.
• Develop and maintain underground ventilation models using recognised software (e.g., Ventsim).
• Assess ventilation requirements to support mine design, production schedules and methane management strategies.
• Integrate ventilation modelling with mine planning datasets and operational information.
• Provide gas and ventilation input into studies and projects from Concept through to Execution.
• Liaise with site teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and support operational troubleshooting.
• Prepare CSG Statements and supporting documentation for ML/PL applications.
• Support environmental approvals, project documentation and LOM plans.
• Present technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

About You

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, Geological, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Experience using gas reservoir modelling tools and underground ventilation planning software.
• Proficiency with standard mine planning tools and Microsoft Office.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE/RPEQ) or eligibility to obtain (desirable).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ underground mining engineering experience, with emphasis on gas reservoir modelling and ventilation planning.
• Demonstrated experience in CSG exploration, evaluation, planning and production.
• Proven capability in developing ventilation models to support mine planning, gas drainage and methane management.

The Lifestyle

This role can be based in Australia or the United States, depending on operational needs and candidate preference.

Work arrangements will align with the location of hire and may include office‑based, hybrid or site travel as 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.