Ventilation Engineer

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is 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.

Come and be a part of this success.

About BHP Prominent Hill

Prominent Hill is home to a team that's more than 80% South Australian. You can build a strong mining career without leaving SA, with direct flights from Adelaide (1.5hrs) or Port Augusta (45 minutes).

You'll be extracting the copper that goes into electric vehicle batteries, solar panel wiring, and wind turbine components. Every day, you're contributing to Australia's clean energy future.

Our modern village has everything you need: gym, recreational areas, quality meals, yarning circle and reliable WiFi to stay connected with family.

We've helped team members adjust their swing timing for graduations, cultural ceremonies, and important family events.

Cultural leave is available for Indigenous staff, comprehensive parental leave protects your position, and our employee assistance program provides confidential support when you need it.

About the Role

Our operations uses ventilation on demand, drone technology for mapping, advanced digital planning systems, and electronic blasting equipment adapted from defence and aerospace industries.

Our technology-forward approach combines traditional mining expertise with innovative systems for safer, more efficient operations.

You'll join a collaborative team where people listen to your ideas for improvements. Safety isn't just a slogan here—it's how we look out for each other every day.

You'll work alongside experienced professionals who value curiosity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.

Strong mentorship culture where experienced team members support new starters.

8 days on, 6 days off roster gives you a regular rhythm - focused work periods followed by extended time at home

In this role you will:

• Conduct regular inspection, monitoring and testing of underground workplaces with experienced personnel who'll share their knowledge
• Develop expertise in the effective use of the Ventilation on Demand (VoD) system
• Use advanced planning software with comprehensive training provided
• Lead improvement projects - we genuinely want to hear your ideas and observations
• Build your skills with underground environmental hygiene checks and surveys for temperature, gas, dust, air flows, and other contaminants - we'll provide the training and mentorship

About You

• We're looking for people who want to grow their expertise while contributing to our success
• Strong foundation in mine ventilation with curiosity to learn more
• Lead improvement projects - even if it's your first time, you'll be supported to learn as you go
• Apply your problem-solving skills to real-world challenges, with guidance from experienced engineers
• Ventsim experience is highly regarded, we will provide more training if required
• Deswik.CAD experience advantageous - we can develop this skill with you

How to Apply

Please apply before 16 September 2025

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.

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that's more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us