Senior Underground Ventilation & Projects Engineer

Larvotto Resources Limited; Armidale; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Larvotto Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Ventilation & Projects Engineer to help shape Hillgrove Mine ventilation as development continues.

You will lead practical engineering projects, coordinate contractors and liaise with operations to balance safety, airflow and production needs.

Relocation assistance is available for the preferred candidate and the role offers an opportunity to contribute to a world-class mining operation.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• At least five years' underground mining or mine engineering experience.
• Hands-on underground ventilation modelling, surveying and system design using Ventsim or equivalent.
• Track record of scoping, planning and delivering mine-site engineering projects.
• Knowledge of underground mining methods, ventilation hazards, risk assessment and mine safety.
• Current manual driver's licence; Deswik experience and 4WD/off-road driving are advantageous.
• Senior First Aid/CPR qualifications will be well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan, model and optimise ventilation systems for current production and development.
• Review ventilation surveys and data to identify improvements.
• Manage ventilation risks including diesel emissions, hazards and blasting fumes.
• Collaborate with Mine Planning and operations to integrate ventilation into schedules.
• Lead projects from scoping to close-out; coordinate suppliers and contractors.
• Maintain ventilation plans, reports and risk assessments for audits.
• Provide practical engineering advice to site leaders.

Skills

Ventilation modelling

Underground mining

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Mining or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Ventsim

Deswik

Job description

Larvotto Resources Limited is seeking a Senior Ventilation & Projects Engineer to help shape Hillgrove Mine ventilation as development continues.

You will lead practical engineering projects, coordinate contractors and liaise with operations to balance safety, airflow and production needs.

Relocation assistance is available for the preferred candidate and the role offers an opportunity to contribute to a world-class mining operation.