Underground Ventilation Engineer (Shire of Meekatharra)

Underground Ventilation Engineer (Shire of Meekatharra)

21 Oct
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Endurance Mining
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Shire of Meekatharra

21 Oct

Endurance Mining

Shire of Meekatharra

Keep the air protected for everyone underground.

08th October, 2026

Endurance Mining, with a dynamic new leadership team and fresh vision for commercial success, is positioned for growth and ready to unlock the full potential of our precious metals portfolio.
Endurance's Abra Mine is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The underground mine represents one of the world's cleanest and largest lead-silver projects.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Underground Ventilation Engineer to join our Mining team at Abra Mine Site. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will play a critical role in the safety and wellbeing of our underground
workforce, overseeing all ventilation systems and holding the statutory position of Underground Ventilation Officer under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022.
Key Responsibilities

- Operate, monitor and optimise underground ventilation systems, including fans, regulators, doors, stoppings and ducting
- Conduct routine ventilation surveys, airflow measurements, gas monitoring and environmental inspections
- Maintain and update ventilation plans, models and airflow simulations, and ensure compliance with WA mining legislation
- Provide technical advice to mining and engineering teams on ventilation requirements for planned works
- Identify ventilation-related hazards, implement appropriate controls, and verify compliance with exposure limits
- Support emergency preparedness, including fire response and smoke management strategies
- Deliver ventilation awareness training to operational personnel and lead continuous improvement initiatives

08th October, 2026

Endurance Mining,



with a dynamic new leadership team and fresh vision for commercial success, is positioned for growth and ready to unlock the full potential of our precious metals portfolio.
Endurance's Abra Mine is located approximately 220km north of Meekatharra, in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The underground mine represents one of the world's cleanest and largest lead-silver projects.
The Opportunity
We're seeking an experienced Underground Ventilation Engineer to join our Mining team at Abra Mine Site. Reporting to the Senior Mining Engineer, you will play a critical role in the safety and wellbeing of our underground
workforce, overseeing all ventilation systems and holding the statutory position of Underground Ventilation Officer under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022.
Key Responsibilities

- Operate, monitor and optimise underground ventilation systems, including fans, regulators, doors, stoppings and ducting
- Conduct routine ventilation surveys, airflow measurements, gas monitoring and environmental inspections
- Maintain and update ventilation plans, models and airflow simulations, and ensure compliance with WA mining legislation
- Provide technical advice to mining and engineering teams on ventilation requirements for planned works
- Identify ventilation-related hazards, implement appropriate controls,



and verify compliance with exposure limits
- Support emergency preparedness, including fire response and smoke management strategies
- Deliver ventilation awareness training to operational personnel and lead continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Bring

- Proficiency with mine planning software such as Deswik and Ventsim
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including with contractors
- Capacity to make sound decisions under pressure
- Commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement
- Well-developed influencing and consultation skills, and a strong team-player approach

Essential Requirements

- Tertiary qualification in a mining-related discipline
- Passed Underground Legislation Ventilation Officer Exam
- Completed WHS Risk Management Units
- Minimum 2 years' underground experience, including 6+ months working with a ventilation officer (or previous appointment as Underground Ventilation Officer)
- Current WA 'C' Class driver's licence

Who You Are

You take real ownership of safety, bringing sound technical judgement and a steady head under pressure. You communicate clearly with mining, engineering and operational teams alike, and you're ready to hold a statutory position where your expertise directly protects our underground workforce.

What We Offer

- Full-time position based at Abra Mine Site
- Hold a critical statutory safety role with genuine influence over site operations
- Be part of a business positioning itself as Australia's largest silver - lead producer
- FIFO 7/7 roster ex

📌 Underground Ventilation Engineer (Shire of Meekatharra)
🏢 Endurance Mining
📍 Shire of Meekatharra

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