Technician Ventilation Full Time

AngloGold Ashanti; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti operates the Tropicana Gold Mine in a FIFO environment. The Mine Ventilation Technician will support the Underground Mining team and report to the Underground Mining Engineer – Projects and Infrastructure.

The role follows an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster with direct flights from Perth and Kalgoorlie. Key duties include monitoring underground ventilation, auditing plans, preparing ventilation plans, and providing input to mine plans and schedules while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in an underground mine.
• C Class Driver’s Licence required.
• Full permanent working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the underground ventilation system to ensure a safe working atmosphere for all employees.
• Audit ventilation infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved ventilation plans.
• Prepare and distribute ventilation plans.
• Provide ventilation-specific input into mine plans and schedules.
• Complete statutory ventilation surveys of the primary and secondary ventilation networks.
• Manage the secondary fan register and arrange maintenance and change-outs as required.
• Assist with underground infrastructure and project work as directed.

Skills

Ventilation monitoring

Ventilation plan development

Statutory surveys

Job description

At AGA, we value diverse perspectives. If you’re ready to take on challenges and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you – even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We are currently seeking a Mine Ventilation Technician to join our Underground Mining team at Tropicana Gold Mine, reporting to the Underground Mining Engineer – Projects and Infrastructure.

This role is based at Tropicana Gold Mine on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, with direct flights provided to site from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

About the Role

• Monitor the underground ventilation system to ensure a safe working atmosphere for all employees
• Audit ventilation infrastructure to ensure compliance with approved ventilation plans
• Prepare and distribute ventilation plans
• Provide ventilation-specific input into mine plans and schedules
• Complete statutory ventilation surveys of the primary and secondary ventilation networks
• Manage the secondary fan register and arrange maintenance and change-outs as required
• Assist with underground infrastructure and project work as directed

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. You’ll bring a strong mix of technical know-how and practical experience to the team. To be considered, you should have:

• A willingness to be part of a diverse team comprising technical and operational personnel
• Confidence to provide input and encourage discussion
• An enthusiastic attitude towards fulfilling key accountabilities
• A willingness to work in an underground mine
• A C Class Driver’s Licence
• Full permanent working rights in Australia.