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