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Come and be a part of this success.
About the Role
As the Ventilation Technician you will create positive working relationships with the mining team, and work closely in particular with Shift Supervisors and Service Crew Operators. Your strong communication skills will aid your success as you navigate and create ventilation strategies best for our mine.
Your strong analytical thinking will be essential to this role as you undertake underground real time measuring and adjustment of clear flow Ventilation plans, strategies and practices.
Location: Carrapateena - South Australia (60-minute flight from Adelaide / 30-minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 8 days on; 6 days off 7 nights on; 7 nights off
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
In this role you will:- Use your analytical thinking to undertake underground real time measuring and adjusting of production Ventilation on Demand (VOD) system to ensure system is running optimally to meet the mine priorities. This includes maximizing operating fleet, managing Radon Decay Products (RDP) in production levels and setting production levels to in casting prior to end of shift firing
- Assist with commissioning of VOD system including calibration of Butterfly Flow Sensors, Louvre AQS Station Readings and total fan output
- Schedule RDP checks including taking samples and reporting to hygienist
- Adjust UG ventilation, particularly the VOD system, to manage RDPs with full 24-hour coverage
- Monitor underground hygiene per instructions from the site hygiene team inclusive of RDP, Dust, Acoustic, DPM and Gamma
- Complete underground ventilation surveys for air flow in accessible areas of the mine
- Collaborate and assist the Senior Ventilation Technician with Primary Surveying
- Analyse the Site Temperature surveys to ensure that underground temperatures are regularly monitored and TWL procedure is being followed
- Schedule & Ad-Hoc Secondary Ventilation audits & inspections in underground work environments
- Assist in verifying the completion of issued Ventilation Plans
- Previous underground mining experience or similar heavy industry experience
- Proven analytical thinking, with strong problem-solving abilities
- Self-driven to improve the way we work and the outcomes of the mining operation
- Ventilation experience, particularly installation and maintenance of ventilation systems (preferred but not essential)
- Ability to learn new skills or advance your current skills, for which training will be provided
To apply for this role, you require the following qualifications, accreditations, and licenses:
- Current Drivers Licence with experience driving a manual vehicle underground or willing to learn
- Knowledge of MS Office packages including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Applications close: 15 July 2024
