Workplace Type: Onsite
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont Tanami is on Aboriginal freehold land 540km northwest of Alice Springs. It is a long-life, low-cost, world-class asset in a core Newmont region. The Tanami Expansion 2 project, aims to extend the mine life beyond 2040, investing in a hoisting shaft which will increase the production of the underground mine from 2.6 Mtpa to 3.2 Mtpa. Both the successful exploration within the underground operation and implementation of the first Tanami Expansion has laid the foundation to further develop the operation to remain a major contributor to the Newmont portfolio. A fully equipped camp is located 40km from the site offering leisure facilities for those flying in from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your impact
As a Ventilation & Infrastructure Engineer at Newmont Tanami Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant and efficient underground mining operations. Reporting to the Technical Services Superintendent, you will support the design, monitoring and optimisation of underground ventilation and infrastructure systems that keep our people safe and our mine performing at its best.
This role offers exposure across the full underground mining cycle — from field inspections and technical modelling to system monitoring, planning support and emergency readiness. You will contribute directly to operational continuity, engineering reliability and regulatory compliance.
As part of our team you will
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Support ventilation and infrastructure monitoring to ensure safe, efficient and compliant underground operations
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Provide technical advice on mine ventilation systems and underground air and water networks
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Maintain Ventsim and Pumpsim models to ensure accurate representation of ventilation and pumping systems
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Conduct ventilation surveys, recording airflow, pressures and device performance
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Maintain accurate ventilation control records including fans, regulators, doors, stoppings, brattices and ducting
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Keep ventilation, rescue and emergency plans current and aligned with operational needs
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Support troubleshooting of ventilation and infrastructure issues affecting safety or performance
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Analyse system data to identify constraints, trends and optimisation opportunities
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Assist with stock management for critical ventilation and infrastructure materials
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Conduct inspections and audits and recommend improvements
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Assess risks and support mitigation actions
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Adhere to safety standards and legislation
Prerequisites for your success in the role
Qualifications and experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Ventilation Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline
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Experience in underground mining, ventilation engineering or mine infrastructure (preferred)
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Knowledge of airflow management, pumping systems, reticulation networks and emergency preparedness
Technical Capability
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Ability to conduct ventilation surveys and measure airflow and pressures
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Understanding of primary, booster and secondary ventilation systems
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Competence with Ventsim and Pumpsim modelling
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Knowledge of water reticulation, pumping systems, pipelines and dams
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Ability to collect, record and analyse engineering data
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Understanding of compliance, safety protocols and risk management
Your work environment
Working 8 days on site, 6 days off site, FIFO roster and reside in our fully equipped accommodation village.
On offer is an industry competitive remuneration package including annual performance incentives, FIFO allowance, Health & Wellbeing Allowance and other employee benefits and development opportunities offered by a global organisation.
Join us and make a difference in creating a safer work environment for everyone. Apply now and be part of our dedicated team committed to health and safety excellence!
Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.
We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.
More About Newmont
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Website: http://www.newmont.com
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Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
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Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
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Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/
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