Mining Ventilation and Safety Technician
The position is for an operationally experienced Mining Ventilation and Safety Technician to join the BBE Australasia team, which is focused on hands-on, site-specific operational support services. We have exciting opportunities for experienced Senior Health and Safety Consultants – Mine Ventilation Technicians to join our growing consulting team in Perth.
The role will allow the successful applicant to grow their experience in both hard rock and coal mine ventilation studies, including concept studies through to the detailed feasibility study design phases and performance testing. The role requires good communication skills, requiring interaction with clients on a daily basis.
Technical Responsibilities
- Develop sustainable and regulatory-compliant mine ventilation designs.
- Modify and adapt existing engineering practices and technologies to be applied in practical mining operations and projects.
- Produce underground mine ventilation concepts, layouts, designs, trade-offs, scenario planning and execution plans.
- Construct life-of-mine ventilation network models and perform airflow, heat, contaminant, blast fume, and radon simulations for different mining scenarios using industry-standard ventilation network modelling software (Ventsim or VUMA).
- Identify hazards, assess and manage risks in the workplace to improve health and safety, reliability and performance of underground mine ventilation systems.
- Identify and select appropriate ventilation equipment, including ventilation controls, ducting and scrubbing/filtration systems, to ensure a healthy and safe setting.
- Provide expertise in problem-solving regarding engineering, operation, and maintenance of ventilation systems.
- Provide advice and guidance regarding ventilation requirements to assist mines with meeting their statutory and health and safety obligations.
- Develop, implement and monitor programs minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
- Implementing and reviewing environmental health management plans and occupational health and safety plans.
- Ensure ventilation systems are compliant with mine health and safety regulations, industry codes, and environmental standards.
- Lead or support risk assessments, ventilation incident investigations, and safety improvement initiatives, when appropriate
- Travel to site to conduct ventilation surveys site, inspecting and auditing workplaces, and on-site training.
- Internal and client meetings and presentations, report writing, technical reviews, report edits and progress reviews.
- Participate in relevant client engagement, networking, and internal development initiatives.
Education and Experience
- Diploma or Certificate in Ventsim / Mine Environmental Control / Occupational Hygiene.
- More than 5 years of experience in Mine Ventilation and Safety.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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📌 Mining Ventilation and Safety Technician
🏢 BBE Consulting (Australasia)
📍 City of Joondalup