BHP and OZ Minerals

OZ Minerals is now proudly part of BHP, with the acquisition strengthening BHP’s portfolio in copper and nickel, helping to meet the worlds increasing demand for the critical minerals needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels, to supporting the energy transition to a cleaner and more sustainable future.

In combining our two organisations we will be able to provide more options for growth, bringing new talent and innovation together to unlock these resources in a sustainable way, and deliver value to our shareholders and the communities in which we operate.

Our strategy has and will always be to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. As we work through this transitional period of bringing both organisations safely together, we know that some processes will take longer than others and for now we will be continuing to temporarily recruit roles for our Prominent Hill team within the OZ Minerals recruiting platform.

Your New Role:

As the Ventilation Engineer you will be responsible for assisting with the underground and surface ventilation monitoring, equipment maintenance and systems to meet statutory requirements. Regular inspection, monitoring and testing of underground workplaces to ensure adequate ventilation flows and atmospheric contaminants are as low as can be reasonably achieved.

Location: Prominent Hill, South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)

Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

How you will create impact:

• Communicate to Mine Operations team on equipment restrictions due to reduced ventilation capacity during unplanned downtime and planned maintenance
• Development, maintenance, coordination and issuing ventilation, egress, and firing plans.
• Support and monitor the effective use of the Ventilation on Demand (VoD) system
• Control and monitor all underground ventilation systems to ensure ventilation standards and regulations are achieved.
• Management of the contractors undertaking the ventilation works so they meet safety, cost and improvement targets.
• Conduct documented underground environmental hygiene checks and surveys for temperature, gas, dust, air flows, and other contaminants.
• Implement corrective action plans in consultation with Technical Services and Mine Operations teams
• Provide updates to personnel in underground PSI’s on ventilation hazards and changes to the system
• Time in the field to ensure ventilation activities are achieved in a safe and effective manner
• Completion of at least 2 x CCV’s and 2 x task observations each month
• Hazard identification, rectification and reporting inline with site requirements

What you’ll need to succeed:

• At least 2 years’ experience working in an underground metalliferous mining

• Understanding of mine ventilation systems
• Motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work in high pressure and dynamic environments
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Ability to work independently in office and underground
• MS Office, Ventsim and Deswik suite software experience

To apply for this role, you require the following qualifications, accreditations, and licenses:

• Tertiary qualifications in Mining, Ventilation or Civil Engineering
• SA Driver’s Licence or equivalent
• Current National Police check (NPC)

To Apply:

If the above excites you, and even makes you a little nervous, then we want you to apply! It’s an exciting and transformative time for us; and we need creative, collaborative and great people like you.

Applications close: 31st October 2023