Specialist Engineer UG Mine Ventilation

Workplace Type: Onsite

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum. The company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America the Caribbean and North America. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1+21 and has been publicly traded since 1+25.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont APAC Operations are located in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, New South Wales and Papua New Guinea, with roles in operations, projects, corporate support and exploration. APAC Business Unit Support is provided from our offices in Brisbane, Subiaco and Melbourne. Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

Who we’re looking for

The Specialist Engineer UG Mine Ventilation will ensure all global underground operations and studies ventilation plans and practices are compliant with Newmont standards. The role will support major and minor studies, Long-Term Planning and site technical teams with Ventilation design support, as required.

The Specialist will hold expertise in risk assessment and peer review processes, with a proven ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams to conduct evaluations and deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

Key responsibilities:
Advise on ventilation aspects of underground studies in the Newmont portfolio.
Know and apply regulatory requirements and ensure that Newmont's Standards and Guidelines are followed in ventilation design and operation at Newmont's underground mines and study projects.
Collaborate with site team members to confirm mine service and ventilation provisions meet operational demands.
Supporting the Ventilation Standards and Governance lead to assess the performance of ventilation and other mine services through regular audits and inspections.
When needed, support the Ventilation Standards and Governance lead to update and implement ventilation standards and guidelines.
Advise on the design and optimization of mine ventilation systems.
Recommend continuous improvement and innovation in mine service and ventilation handling.
Lead cross-functional teams to address issues related to mine services.
Provide support to the Director UG Engineering Support in general underground mine design and planning activities.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in compliance monitoring and reporting, underground mine design, scheduling and planning, safety in design principles, risk management, and a solid understanding of mine ventilation regulations and best practices. Additionally you will be adept in managing conflicting priorities.

You will also possess the following:
Tertiary qualifications in Mining Engineering
Significant demonstrated experience inUnderground ventilation and refrigeration / heating design, planning and survey for both large scale (caving) and selective mine methods
Knowledge in Ventilation automation and technologies
Experience in Mine services and ventilation design and applications (Ventsim and Deswik software)
Please note: This role is a remote/hybrid position based in Australia supporting Newmont operations globally. There will be a requirement, as needed, for national and international travel. The position will suit applicants currently living in Perth, Melbourne or Brisbane.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow

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