Ventilation Specialist - Carrapateena

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About Carrapateena

Join BHP Carrapateena, a safe, reliable, globally competitive business supported by motivated people. At Carrapateena, we care that everyone goes home safe to do the things they love.Located 472 kilometres north-west of Adelaide, South Australia, Carrapateena is part of our Minerals Australia operations, within the Copper South Australia province. The mine is located on the traditional land of the Kokatha people. Carrapateena produces copper concentrate and is one of the largest mining projects in South Australia in the last decade. 

About the Role

As a Ventilation Specialist, you will support production outcomes with the delivery and review of ventilation plans for development, production and project activities as we transition from a Sub Level Cave to a Block Cave – this will extend the Carrapateena mine life beyond 2039. 

This role is based at Carrapateena on a 8/6 FIFO roster from Port Augusta or Adelaide.

In this 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 mine’s 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

• Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering degree or or aligned studies in Ventilation is preferred, however not essential
• Exposure to mine ventilation and design software platforms (VentSim, Deswik,)
• Ability to interpret limited measured / monitoring data, identify potential issues and causes of change, and develop processes to validate assumptions
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence others, communicate complex concepts, and document clearly and concisely
• Ability to work collaboratively across different work groups and proactively engage with a range of stakeholders
• Experience in Mine Ventilation (eg ventilation execution, ventilation planning / scheduling, ventilation officer)
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems with minimal direction

How to Apply

Please apply before 30 April 2026

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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.  

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