Senior Engineer - Ventilation

Liontown; Shire Of Leonora; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with STI

Five weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Health and wellbeing discounts

Job summary

Liontown is seeking a Senior Ventilation Engineer for the Kathleen Valley operation in Western Australia. This senior role involves technical ownership of underground ventilation, WA compliance, and life-of-mine planning.

You will lead safety-focused ventilation activities and work with Planning, Operations and contractors on a critical phase of our mine. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will manage the Ventilation Control Management Plan, ventilation surveys, and the

Qualifications

• UB Underground Ventilation Officer appointment or eligibility.
• 4+ years in underground mine ventilation engineering.
• 2+ years maintaining life-of-mine ventilation models and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Hold Underground Ventilation Officer appointment and ensure WA mining compliance.
• Manage Ventilation Control Management Plan and logbook accuracy.
• Ensure quarterly primary and weekly secondary ventilation surveys.
• Maintain life-of-mine ventilation model and update schedules.
• Coordinate with Planning/Operations to align ventilation with mine plan.
• Develop capital budget for ventilation with technical justification.

Skills

Ventilation engineering

Underground ventilation

Ventsim modelling

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

Tools

Ventsim or equivalent

Job description

Liontown Limited (ASX: LTR) is one of Australia's newest lithium producers. Our Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia is a Tier-1 asset with a mine life of more than 20 years. We are scaling underground production while planning the next phase of the operation's long-term future. With our processing facilities and a passionate team, we are set to become one of the world's largest hardrock lithium operations.

Our operations are designed with sustainability at their core, powered by renewables and built for long-term impact.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Ventilation Engineer to join our Mine Planning team, on a permanent, full-time basis; site-based at Kathleen Valley on an 8:6 fly-in fly-out FIFO roster with 12-hour days. This is a senior role with genuine technical ownership. You will hold the statutory Underground Ventilation Officer appointment and act as our subject matter expert for underground ventilation.

Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will be accountable for ventilation compliance, system integrity and life-of-mine ventilation planning during a critical phase of our operation. You will work closely with Planning, Operations and our underground contractor, and you will be a visible safety leader in the field.

What you will be doing

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Hold the statutory Underground Ventilation Officer appointment and ensure all ventilation activities meet Western Australian mining legislation.
• Independently manage the Ventilation Control Management Plan, and keep the ventilation logbook accurate, current and ready for statutory inspection.
• Ensure primary ventilation surveys are completed quarterly and secondary surveys weekly, with defects reported to the Underground Manager and actioned promptly.
• Maintain and update the life-of-mine ventilation model to reflect current and planned underground development.
• Produce quarterly ventilation schedules aligned with the mine plan, working with Planning and Operations to make sure ventilation capacity supports scheduled mining.
• Develop the ventilation capital budget in line with the site budgeting cycle, and prepare capital expenditure requests with clear technical justification.
• Lead by example on safety through regular field engagement with underground operators, verifying compliance with ventilation controls and helping build a strong safety culture.

What we are looking for

With a safety-first mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities, you will bring:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) or equivalent qualification
• Satutory Underground Ventilation Officer appointment, or eligibility to obtain one
• At least four years' experience in underground mine ventilation engineering, including ventilation survey programmes, modelling and statutory compliance; and at least two years' experience maintaining life-of-mine ventilation models and producing ventilation schedules aligned with mine plans
• Working knowledge of Western Australian mining legislation and the obligations of a Ventilation Control Management Plan
• Advanced knowledge of ventilation principles, survey methodologies and modelling software such as Ventsim or equivalent
• Sound understanding of ventilation infrastructure, airflow management, auxiliary ventilation systems and emergency response planning
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol screen; obtain a National Police Clearance; and hold a C Class driver's licence.

It would also be an advantage to have:

Postgraduate qualification in mine ventilation, occupational hygiene or a related discipline.

Why Liontown?

Great projects are built by great people, and we want to make sure the people who choose Liontown are looked after, rewarded and supported to do their best work.

At Liontown, we offer:

• A competitive salary package, including Short-Term Incentives, and participation in our company share scheme
• Enhanced leave entitlements, including five weeks of annual leave, company-paid parental leave, cultural leave and study leave options
• Salary packaging and reimbursement options, including relocation assistance, salary sacrifice superannuation, salary sacrifice airport parking, salary sacrifice flights and novated leasing
• Health, wellbeing and fitness discounts with a variety of corporate partners, and access for all Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village residents to sports courts, a running track, a gym with a female-only fitness area, fitness classes, personal trainers and an on-site physiotherapist
• Established performance and development pathways, with real opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The Liontown Recognition Program, which rewards our employees for living our values
• A modern Kathleen Valley Dragonfly Village, with a central pavilion to unwind and socialise in after shift, a shop stocked with essentials and barista-made coffee, and comfortable rooms with spacious private bathrooms, a smart TV and Wi-Fi.

You will be part of a high-performing team that will support you and challenge you to be your best.