Senior Ventilation Engineer - Underground Mining (FIFO/BIBO)

MMG Limited; Four Ways; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Local allowances

Career development

Safety-first culture

Job summary

MMG Limited is seeking a Ventilation Engineer for Dugald River, to provide deep expertise in mine ventilation designs and collaborate with operations and group functions. The role supports budget alignment and strategic objectives and offers bus-in bus-out options from Cloncurry or Mount Isa, or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville on an 8/6 roster.

The candidate will bring qualifications in ventilation/mining engineering, safety focus, and experience in underground metalliferous mine ventilation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Ventilation, Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Ventilation Officer Certificate of Competency QLD - desirable or willing to obtain.
• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience in Underground metalliferous mine ventilation design, simulation, survey, monitor and reporting.
• Knowledge of ventilation equipment selection, construction and maintenance requirements.
• Underground hard rock mining methods, including drill and blast.
• Senior Engineers also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Statutory appointed Ventilation Officer.
• Improve ventilation practices with site teams and ensure standards are met.
• Conduct underground inspections and surveys to coach and improve ventilation practices.
• Provide strategic ventilation updates to management and crews.
• Assist in optimization of fans and maintenance stocks and records.
• Collaborate with Mine Technical Services to optimize mine designs and ventilation considerations.
• Forecast capex and vent demand aligning with mining workload.
• Contribute to Quarterly Forecasts, Budget and 3 Year Plans.
• Assist in long-term ventilation design reviews as part of Ore Reserve reporting.

Skills

Underground ventilation design

Ventilation equipment selection

Safety focus

Drill and blast exposure

Communication with operations

Ventilation simulation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Ventilation, Mining Engineering or related discipline

Tools

QLD Ventilation Officer Certificate (desirable)

Job description

MMG Limited is seeking a Ventilation Engineer for Dugald River, to provide deep expertise in mine ventilation designs and collaborate with operations and group functions. The role supports budget alignment and strategic objectives and offers bus-in bus-out options from Cloncurry or Mount Isa, or FIFO from Brisbane or Townsville on an 8/6 roster.

The candidate will bring qualifications in ventilation/mining engineering, safety focus, and experience in underground metalliferous mine ventilation