Underground Ventilation Technician – FIFO Role

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

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