Principal Mining – Gas & Ventilation

PPM is a team of experienced professionals delivering high-value Engineering Projects for our clients since 2006. Our business is values-based and growing, with a bright future underpinned by teamwork and high performance.

Our engineers have extensive experience improving production processes in Manufacturing, Ports and Rail, Resources and Energy Industries all around Australia, with offices in Perth, Wollongong, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.

The Opportunity

PPM is seeking a specialist Principal Mining – Gas & Ventilation to lead ventilation and gas management activities for a major Directional Underground Coal Seam Expansion Study.

This role will provide critical technical leadership to ensure future mine development strategies are safe, compliant and operationally efficient. You will work closely with mine planning, underground engineering and operational stakeholders to develop integrated ventilation solutions that support long-term production objectives.

Your expertise will directly influence the safety and sustainability of the future operation.

What You’ll Be Doing
Develop mine ventilation strategies and models.
Lead gas management assessments.
Support mine layout and development activities.
Identify safety and operational risks.
Conduct technical studies and option assessments.
Support regulatory compliance requirements.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
Support investment decision-making.
What You’ll Bring
Mining Engineering degree.
Ventilation Officer qualifications highly regarded.
15-20+ years’ underground coal mining experience.
Extensive gas and ventilation expertise.
Strong studies experience.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
Why Join PPM
Work on technically challenging projects.
Influence mine safety from project inception.
Collaborate with highly experienced specialists.
Flexible working arrangements.
Strong organisational growth opportunities.