Ventilation Engineer | Carrapateena (90274)

About the Role:

Carrapateena is a large-scale world class modern underground mine operated by world class people. At Carrapateena we believe our greatest asset is our people and we are working hard to provide a wonderful mix of age cultural and geographical backgrounds to further enrich our inclusive workplace culture. We truly value your ideas and encourage you to champion innovation and collaboration we are here to unlock your value and offer opportunities that supercharge your career to go beyond what is possible.

As a Ventilation Engineer your immediate and core focus will be delivering production outcomes with a secondary focus on leading the expansion of the mine by transitioning from a Sub Level Cave to a Block Cave this will extend the Carrapateena mine life beyond role requires strong communication skills the ability to work under pressure and a passion for improving mine safety. As Carrapateena enters a new phase of production ramp-up and operational readiness for the block cave you will support the detailed design and planning of ventilation and mine services systems.

Location: Carrapateena South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off
Department: Ventilation
Manager: Senior Ventilation Engineer
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Applications close: 20 June 2025

In The Role You Will:

• Proactively deliver safe and executable ventilation instructions.
• Optimise short-term ventilation planning.
• Conduct vent surveys air balancing air vent adjustments and fan management.
• Perform fault-finding and monitoring activities to maintain system efficiency.
• Ensure proper airflow distribution across operational zones.
• Facilitate on site data collection activities to support long term planning with specific focus on radon data collection and others as required.
• Build and maintain an accurate VentSim model of the mines ventilation system.
• Keep stakeholders informed about progress in ventilation system development.
• Identify and manage ventilation-related risks by recommending appropriate control measures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive value-add projects.
• Complete management of change documentation.

About You:

• A commitment to developing safety leadership.
• Experience in underground mining is essential.
• Extensive underground mining ventilation experience in an operational setting.
• Proficiency in VentSim for ventilation simulations and operational optimisations.
• Expertise in conducting ventilation surveys and meeting industry best practices.
• Strong knowledge of ventilation system maintenance and optimisation.
• Sub-level or block caving experience (highly regarded).
• experience (highly regarded).
• Excellent teamwork communication problem-solving analytical skills and mentoring abilities.

About Our Process:

At BHP we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks medical drug and alcohol testing due diligence checks right to work checks and/or reference checks.

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Supporting a Diverse Workforce:

The size stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significantopportunity for professional development but also attractive salary packages withperformance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We knowthere are many aspects of our employees lives that are important and work is onlyone of these so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. Thesebenefits include flexible working options a generous paid parental leave policy otherextended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

At BHP we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunityemployer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace whereeveryone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating aworkforce thats more diverse and represents the communities where we work andlive. Providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly andwith are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversityincludesgenderage race disability status sexual orientation religionneurodiversity education levels and many more aspects of your identity.

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