Principal Ventilation Engineer

Orelogy, part of Perenti, is a diversified global mining services group with businesses in surface mining, underground mining and mining support services. Perenti was founded in Kalgoorlie in 1987 and is today one of the world's largest companies providing surface and underground mining at scale. Headquartered in Australia, Perenti has operations and offices in 13 countries across four continents, employs around 8,000 mining professionals and is creating enduring value and certainty for clients on some of the world's largest mining projects.

Role Purpose: 

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the purpose of this position is to provide technical solutions that enhance business outcomes for our clients and stakeholders. This is a collaborative and supportive role, requiring the use of best practice in Ventilation engineering to deliver value for both new and existing customers. As a seasoned professional with strong technical acumen and site experience., the role offers the opportunity to lead ventilation design, governance, and operational support across our global mining portfolio. This role is based at our modern offices in Perth CBD; however ad hoc Australian and International travel is required. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Act in the best interests of Orelogy, by working within legislation that underpins the company's operation, as well as ensuring that decisions are based on the achievement of Orelogy's objectives.

• Ensure conduct which is consistent with Orelogy's values, policies, systems, procedures and statutory requirements.

• Ensuring a safe working environment, being a visible leader for safety, and providing a daily commitment to zero harm to employees, contractors, environment and the community.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, Orelogy's clients and client representatives, employees, management and supplier contacts.

• Coach and mentor team members and support the development of career pathways for our people.

• Participate in growth initiatives to support wider business objectives.

• Identify, recommend, and execute business improvement opportunities in line with industry best practice.

• Ensure all works under area of control are completed to a standard that is fit for purpose and meets the end users' requirements.

• Review and update ventilation management plans.

• Participate in incident investigations and risk assessments.

• Ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct ventilation audits and model reviews using Ventsim.

• Provide technical input into fan setups, escapeway design, and airflow optimisation.

• Support root cause analysis for ventilation cost anomalies.

• Work closely with site teams to embed ventilation best practices.

• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to site engineers.

• Support ventilation design for new declines and expansions.

• Contribute to tender clarifications and technical risk assessments.

Key Requirements: 

• Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering (or the equivalent).

• First Class Mine Managers (FCMM) Certificate of Competency will be highly regarded.

• 10 years in-depth Ventilation engineering experience in underground mining.

• Strong site-based experience with exposure to studies and design.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Minimum of 5 years supervising teams.

• Technical report writing skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in ventilation software (e.g. Ventsim, VUMA) as well as high level of computer literacy, with advanced capabilities in specialist mining software such as such as Vulcan, Deswik, MineSight, Surpac or similar.

Benefits: 

• Be part of a growing organisation with an established market presence.

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Permanent full time job opportunity.

• Career development opportunities.

• Modern, central offices in St Georges Terrace.

• Supportive and inclusive company culture.

If this is of interest to you and you match the above criteria, please do not delay in applying as shortlisting will begin immediately. Click the Apply button to start your journey and join the Orelogy team.