Advanced Underground Air Quality Specialist

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeVentilation Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Job Title: Senior Ventilation Engineer

The role of a Senior Ventilation Engineer is to oversee the design, optimization, and monitoring of underground ventilation systems. This position requires strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and experience working with Australian regulations and standards.

As part of this role, you will be responsible for leading teams of engineers and coordinating with multidisciplinary groups to deliver ventilation solutions safely and efficiently. You will also conduct air-flow simulations, thermal load assessments, and troubleshooting of ventilation and air quality issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design & Compliance: Design, optimize, and monitor underground ventilation systems for tunnels and caverns, ensuring compliance with Australian mining, tunnelling, health & safety regulations.
  • Technical Analysis: Conduct air-flow simulations, thermal load assessments, and troubleshooting of ventilation and air quality issues across multiple project sites.
  • On-Site Support: Provide hands-on technical assistance during excavation, installation, and commissioning, ensuring high standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
  • Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor small engineering teams, managing deliverables, timelines, and quality while fostering technical growth.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Represent ventilation engineering matters in regular meetings with stakeholders including client, JV partners, government, and internal teams.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience: 8–12 years as a Ventilation Engineer, with at least 3–4 years in Australia; hands-on involvement in tunnelling or mining projects (mandatory, at least one of them).
  • Technical Expertise: Proven skills in design, optimisation, troubleshooting of ventilation systems; air flow simulations, thermal load evaluations; strong knowledge of Australian OHS compliance.
  • On-Site Knowledge: Practical experience during excavation, installation, commissioning, and ability to resolve ventilation-related issues under site conditions.
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead small engineering teams and coordinate with multidisciplinary groups (civil, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical).
  • Tools & Standards: Proficiency with ventilation simulation and thermal analysis software; preparation of technical reports; preferred experience with underground ventilation simulation software and familiarity with WHS standards.
  • Education & Work Rights: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mining, or Environmental Engineering; fluent English (C1); valid Australian driver's license; unrestricted work rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship).
Benefits

This role offers:

  • Opportunity to work on a landmark underground and tunnelling project in Australia.
  • Long-term career development in complex international infrastructure projects.
  • Technical training and development opportunities.

Relocation support is provided to regional NSW, where accommodation is extended to the employee and their family. A company shuttle bus is available for site travel, and meals are covered while on-site. Private health insurance and 20 days paid annual leave are also included.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and challenging environment that fosters growth and development. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional results, and we value our employees' contributions to achieving our goals.

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