Technical Expert, Underground Ventilation

Title: Technical Expert, Underground Ventilation

Requisition ID: 131422

Location: Papua, ID, 99967

Why You Should Apply For This Job:

Plan, implement, control, and maintain the technical and engineering aspects of the ventilation system in underground mine areas by in-depth analysis and concepts, to support the operations of the underground mine, and mentor counterparts to enhance and boost the transfer of technology, skills and knowledge in these tasks and duties.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Observe the implementation of safety and environmental standards and procedures within work area to minimize accident and damages to equipment.
2. Develop, coach, and motivate counterparts through on-the-job training (such as Pressure Quality Surveys) and other forms of training to enhance skill, knowledge, and capability of the counterparts.
3. Provide engineering initiatives and applications for underground fans, ventilation controls (doors and regulators), including costs calculation, spare parts management, design, installation, maintenance, as well as QC/QA, in collaboration with leadership, other departments, vendors, electricians and mechanics.
4. Provide engineering initiatives and applications as chair and co-chair of dust quality committee, including Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) and dust reduction strategies.
5. Develop medium and long-term plans that cover the scientific calculations for ventilation shafts, drifts, number of fans, doors, and other related necessities.
6. Develop and calibrate mine ventilation models using dedicated software such as Ventsim.
7. Coordinate with Bidding section of Finance and Accounting Department on the purchase of new equipment such as fans and regulators.
8. Prepare Authorization of Expenditures (AFEs) for new capital projects with appropriate justifications.
9. Perform necessary administrative tasks related to capital projects including quality control on construction jobs,