Senior Underground Ventilation Specialist

Fitzroy Mining Operations; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Income protection

Job summary

Carborough Downs underground Bord and Pillar mine in Queensland seeks a Ventilation Officer to ensure safe and compliant ventilation operations. You will work with the Technical Services Superintendent to maintain peak ventilation performance and safety standards across the underground network.

Role requires statutory expertise, budgeting, contractor oversight, and development of ventilation models in line with mine schedules, ensuring SHMS alignment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Underground ventilation experience in Bord and Pillar operations.
• Strong knowledge of SHMS documentation and safety standards.
• Contractor management and ventilation budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Own all statutory and legislative requirements for the ventilation role.
• Ensure ventilation system compliance and performance at all times.
• Implement and maintain the mine ventilation system.
• Provide technical instruction to the mine team.
• Prepare ventilation models aligned with mine schedules.
• Manage changes to the ventilation network.
• Prepare ventilation budgets and oversee expenditure.
• Oversee contractor management and related duties.
• Manage the tube bundle gas monitoring system.
• Develop sealing management plans and risk controls.
• Support SHMS documentation review and implementation.

Skills

Ventilation systems

Statutory compliance

Job description

Carborough Downs underground Bord and Pillar mine in Queensland seeks a Ventilation Officer to ensure safe and compliant ventilation operations. You will work with the Technical Services Superintendent to maintain peak ventilation performance and safety standards across the underground network.

Role requires statutory expertise, budgeting, contractor oversight, and development of ventilation models in line with mine schedules, ensuring SHMS alignment and continuous improvement.