Senior Underground Ventilation Engineer (FIFO/BIBO)

MMG; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

On-site accommodation

Career development

Safety-first culture

Job summary

MMG's Dugald River mine seeks a Ventilation Engineer to deliver expert underground ventilation design and oversight. The role supports operations with deep ventilation knowledge, interacts with operations and group functions, and operates on an 8/6 roster with FIFO from Brisbane/Townsville or BIBO from Cloncurry/Mount Isa.

Relocation and local allowances may apply; MMG emphasizes safety and a low-carbon future alongside career development within a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Ventilation, Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Underground metalliferous mine ventilation design, simulation, survey and reporting experience.
• Commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Act as Statutory Ventilation Officer.
• Improve primary/secondary ventilation with site teams to meet standards.
• Conduct underground inspections and surveys to coach ventilation practices.
• Provide strategic ventilation updates to mine operations and management.
• Assist with stock, data and reporting for fans and ventilation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Mine Technical Services on long-term ventilation designs and life-of-mine planning.

Skills

Ventilation design

Underground mining

Safety management

Stakeholder communication

Project forecasting

Education

Ventilation, Mining Engineering degree

Job description

MMG's Dugald River mine seeks a Ventilation Engineer to deliver expert underground ventilation design and oversight. The role supports operations with deep ventilation knowledge, interacts with operations and group functions, and operates on an 8/6 roster with FIFO from Brisbane/Townsville or BIBO from Cloncurry/Mount Isa.

Relocation and local allowances may apply; MMG emphasizes safety and a low-carbon future alongside career development within a global organisation.