Ventilation Officer

De Beers Group
Australia
Full timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem-solving","Risk management","Relationship building","Mentoring"]

Provide specialist advice to Technical Services, Operations and Compliance on underground mine ventilation and gas drainage systems. Ensure compliance with site standards, the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Safety and Health Management System. Plan, implement and optimise ventilation and gas management strategies, conduct inspections and audits, monitor performance and gas trends, and investigate incidents to drive corrective actions. Mentor and coach operational personnel while contributing to safer, compliant mine restart readiness.

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De Beers Group
De Beers Group
20 hours ago

Ventilation Officer

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Job Summary

Provide specialist advice to Technical Services, Operations and Compliance on underground mine ventilation and gas drainage systems. Ensure compliance with site standards, the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Safety and Health Management System. Plan, implement and optimise ventilation and gas management strategies, conduct inspections and audits, monitor performance and gas trends, and investigate incidents to drive corrective actions. Mentor and coach operational personnel while contributing to safer, compliant mine restart readiness.
Location: Australia
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with site standards, legislation and the Safety and Health Management System.
  • •Manage, plan, implement and optimise underground mine ventilation and gas drainage systems for safe, compliant operations.
  • •Develop, review and communicate ventilation and gas management strategies to support mine planning objectives.
  • •Conduct regular underground inspections, audits and assessments of ventilation infrastructure, controls and monitoring systems.
  • •Monitor ventilation and gas performance, analyze trends, recommend improvements, and support investigation of ventilation and gas incidents and corrective actions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusAccommodationRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Formal qualifications as a Ventilation Officer being recognised by Queensland.
  • •Current Practising Certificate (if fulfilling statutory responsibilities).
  • •Demonstrated experience in underground coal mining operations with strong technical expertise in mine ventilation and gas management.
  • •Sound understanding of Queensland coal mining legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
  • •Experience using ventilation monitoring systems, gas drainage systems and ventilation planning (S123, G2 and other relevant statutory competencies desirable).
Experience:Underground coal miningMining
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem-solvingRisk managementRelationship buildingMentoring
Certifications:Practising Certificate
Languages:English

Company Brief

De Beers Group
Global diamond company specialising in diamond exploration, mining, trading and retail, operating across mining, polishing and luxury jewellery brands including De Beers London, Forevermark and Element Six.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1888
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