Ventilation and Gas Superintendent

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised accommodation

Company funded camp options

Relocation assistance

FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options

Daily bus transfers

Gym or swimming pool access

Job summary

Anglo American / De Beers Group is seeking a seasoned ventilation and gas drainage professional to lead all ventilation and gas management activities at Grosvenor Mine in Moranbah. You will provide leadership across planning, monitoring and operational controls, partnering with Technical Services and site leadership to integrate ventilation into daily decisions and long-term mine plans.

The role emphasises safety, practical leadership, and collaboration with operations to shape ventilation

Qualifications

• Queensland-recognised Ventilation Officer qualification and Practising Certificate required.
• Underground coal mining experience with ventilation and gas management expertise.
• Understanding of Queensland coal mining legislation and SHMS.
• Experience in ventilation planning, monitoring systems, gas drainage and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead ventilation planning, design and optimisation to support development and longwall operations.
• Coordinate ventilation surveys, gas monitoring and performance analysis; identify risks and drive timely action.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of ventilation control devices and related changes.
• Develop and improve ventilation and gas management plans, standards and risk controls.
• Provide input into gas drainage strategies and long-term mine planning.
• Lead inspections, audits and investigations and translate findings into improvements.
• Coach and develop ventilation personnel and strengthen ventilation awareness across teams.

Skills

Ventilation knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Queensland- recognised Ventilation Officer qualification

Job description

Grosvenor Mine an underground steelmaking coal mine produced its first longwall coal in May 2016 and is located in Moranbah, about 190 km south-west of Mackay.

We are building a team to deliver the next chapter of Grosvenor Mine. With a planned return to longwall production by Q4 2027, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major mine restart and help shape the future of underground mining.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will play a role in implementing leading-edge technology, automation, monitoring systems and operational improvements that will define how the mine operates for years to come.

Job Description

Due to recent internal movements an exciting opportunity has opened up for a ventilation and gas drainage professional to join Grosvenor Mine.

Using your specialist knowledge of underground ventilation and gas drainage practices, you will lead the management and coordination of all ventilation and gas management activities.

This is an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with practical leadership, shaping ventilation strategies that support safe underground operations and the mine’s future.

About the role

You will provide leadership and technical direction across ventilation planning, monitoring and operational controls. Working closely with Technical Services, Operations and site leadership, you will help ensure ventilation and gas management are integrated into day to day decisions and longer term mine plans.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fulfil the responsibilities of the appointed statutory Ventilation Officer, maintaining safe and effective mine ventilation.
• Lead ventilation planning, design and optimisation to support development and longwall operations.
• Oversee ventilation surveys, gas monitoring and performance analysis, identifying emerging risks and driving timely action.
• Plan and oversee ventilation changes including the installation and maintenance of ventilation control devices.
• Maintain and improve ventilation and gas management plans, standards, procedures and risk controls.
• Provide technical input into gas drainage strategies and short, medium and long term mine planning.
• Lead inspections, audits and investigations, ensuring findings translate into effective improvements.
• Coach and develop ventilation personnel and strengthen ventilation awareness across operational teams.

Qualifications

About you

You’re an experienced underground coal professional who combines strong ventilation knowledge with sound judgement and a practical approach to leadership. You can communicate complex technical issues clearly, influence operational decisions and keep safety at the centre of your work.

You will bring:

• A Queensland-recognised Ventilation Officer qualification and current Practising Certificate appropriate to the statutory appointment.
• Demonstrated underground coal mining experience, with strong expertise in ventilation and gas management.
• A sound understanding of Queensland coal mining legislation and site Safety and Health Management Systems.
• Experience in ventilation planning, monitoring systems, gas drainage and operational risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to identify risks, challenge assumptions and recommend practical solutions.
• The ability to build effective relationships across technical, operational and leadership teams.

Additional Information

• Full time permanent position based at Grosvenor Mine, Moranbah QLD
• Monday to Friday staff role with 9-day fortnight available
• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Annual Bonus
• Residential, FIFO (company funded) & DIDO options
• Subsidised accommodation, housing, and company funded camp options provided
• Several conveniently timed, daily bus transfers from the airport to camp and onto site
• Relocation Assistance available if relocating to Moranbah
• Company funded access to the local swimming pool or a local gym membership as part of Grosvenor Mine’s Healthy Lifestyles Program

What we offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package and a range of flexible work arrangements that support the balance of work, family and individual circumstances. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are
We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity
Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Employee referral
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