Ventilation Technician

Safety

Ensure safe work systems/procedures are always practised and adhered to ensuring duties are performed in a manner that minimises risk to self, employees, and contractors.

Maintain exemplary standard of housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Abide by and proactively comply with Company policies, procedures, guidelines, and systems, as well as all relevant legislation.

Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures.

Company / Leadership

Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.

Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.

Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.

Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability.

Behaviour / Attitude

Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.

Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.

Ensure good, clear lines of communication between all stakeholders, including the Site Management team, co-workers and contractors

Knowledge / Skills

Understand and employ ventilation concepts for an underground mine

Capably operate ventilation survey equipment (primarily a digital anemometer)

Work independently in both the underground and office environments

Utilize mine ventilation simulation software (VentSim)

Conduct weekly air volumetric surveys and report on active UG workplaces; gas check specific workheadngs as required

Issue and follow up on work instructions for remedial ventilation infrastructure work

Capture and log fan inventories, locations, and fan conditions underground this work should be done in conjunction with the UG electrical services department

Update of UG Diesel Chart of procedures

Update and issue of ventilation prints on semi-annual basis or as required due to

Perform basic functions of Deswik Mine Design and Scheduling packages

Support the Life of Mine/Long range planner in long term mine design

Teamwork

Attend and actively participate in shift change meetings and provide accurate handover notes/information on problems, events and process changes to cross shift

Participate in and support business improvement initiatives and delivery a product(s) to operations and project teams.

Planning & Organisation

Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within required timeframes.

Proactively identify and address hazards before they arise as issues.

Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.

Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed