Purpose of the Role

The Site Ventilation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining effective underground ventilation systems to ensure safe, sustainable, and regulatory-compliant working conditions. This role supports operational teams by providing technical expertise in ventilation planning, risk management, and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Mine Environmental Control.
• Valid work rights for Australia.
• Valid Driver’s License and Passport.
• Willingness to travel to mine sites and internationally
• White Card

Highly Regarded:

• Graduate Diploma in Mine Ventilation.
• Postgraduate coursework or qualification in mine ventilation.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a mining or tunneling environment.

Required Competencies

• Proficiency in mine ventilation software (e.g., VUMA, Ventsim™).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and safety practices.

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Develop sustainable and compliant ventilation designs.
• Produce underground ventilation concepts, layouts, and execution plans.
• Conduct scenario planning and cost estimation (CAPEX/OPEX).
• Identify and manage risks to improve system reliability and performance.
• Conduct ventilation surveys and implement testing areas.
• Calibrate and maintain ventilation instrumentation.
• Update ventilation network models using Ventsim or VUMA.
• Select appropriate ventilation equipment (fans, controls, ducting, filtration systems).

The above listed authorities and responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.