Underground Ventilation Engineer: Safety & Optimization

Diamond Recruitment; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Salary package A$220k

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Job summary

Diamond Recruitment is assisting a client operating multiple GOLD sites in Western Australia. A Ventilation Engineer will oversee underground ventilation, monitoring, and optimization to maintain safe air quality and regulatory compliance.

You will conduct surveys, model ventilation plans, and provide technical guidance to teams while leading process improvements and emergency planning. Sponsorship options and a lucrative package are available.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a mining-related discipline.
• Passed Underground Ventilation Officer Exam.
• Minimum 2 years underground experience, including 6+ months with a ventilation officer (or prior Underground Ventilation Officer role).
• Current WA C-class driver’s license.
• Completed WHS Risk Management Units.
• Proficiency with mine planning software (Deswik, Ventsim, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize underground ventilation systems to ensure safe, breathable air throughout the mine.
• Conduct ventilation surveys, airflow measurements, and environmental monitoring.
• Maintain ventilation plans, models, and compliance documentation in accordance with WA legislation.
• Provide technical advice to mining and engineering teams on ventilation requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system efficiency and safety.
• Support emergency preparedness including fire response and smoke management strategies.
• Deliver ventilation awareness training to operational personnel.

Skills

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Decision Making

Safety Excellence

Education

Mining discipline degree

Underground Ventilation Officer Exam

Tools

Deswik

Ventsim

Job description

Diamond Recruitment is assisting a client operating multiple GOLD sites in Western Australia. A Ventilation Engineer will oversee underground ventilation, monitoring, and optimization to maintain safe air quality and regulatory compliance.

You will conduct surveys, model ventilation plans, and provide technical guidance to teams while leading process improvements and emergency planning. Sponsorship options and a lucrative package are available.