Ventilation & Infrastructure Engineer – Underground Mining

About the role

The Ventilation & Infrastructure Engineer will ensure safe, compliant and efficient underground mining operations at Newmont Tanami. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will support the design, monitoring and optimisation of ventilation and infrastructure systems throughout the mine life.

Key responsibilities

• Support ventilation and infrastructure monitoring to maintain safe and efficient underground operations.
• Provide technical advice on mine ventilation systems and underground air and water networks.
• Maintain Ventsim and Pumpsim models for accurate representation of ventilation and pumping systems.
• Conduct ventilation surveys, recording airflow, pressures and device performance.
• Maintain ventilation control records, including fans, regulators, doors, stoppings, brattices and ducting.
• Keep ventilation, rescue and emergency plans current and aligned with operational needs.
• Assist troubleshooting of ventilation and infrastructure issues affecting safety or performance.
• Analyse system data to identify constraints, trends and optimisation opportunities.
• Support stock management for critical ventilation and infrastructure materials.
• Conduct inspections and audits, recommending improvements and risk mitigation actions.

Required profile

Required skills

• Ventsim modelling
• Pumpsim modelling
• Ventilation system design and monitoring
• Ventilation surveys
• Data analysis for ventilation optimisation