Senior Ventilation and Projects Engineer | 8:6/4:3 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Permanent Full-time

Catalyst Metals

Catalyst Metals Limited owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The operation continues to expand underground, with several mining areas successfully transitioning from development into production.

Catalyst is committed to building a sustainable, long-life gold business, underpinned by disciplined technical planning, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CYL), Catalyst Metals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

About the Role

Reporting to the Alternate Underground Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the long and medium term ventilation strategy as well as the planning, scoping and delivery of capital and operational projects that support the short, medium and long-term mine plan. Working closely with key stakeholders across the operation, you will ensure critical infrastructure and mine services are developed and optimised to enable safe, efficient and sustainable mining activities.

Key focus areas include ventilation, power, pumping, mine services and IT, along with identifying and implementing business improvement projects that drive operational performance, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing primary and secondary ventilation planning and compliance
• Partner with Mine Planning to deliver ventilation and infrastructure that supports safe and efficient mining operations.
• Contribute to annual capital project budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide input into short and long-term mine schedules to align infrastructure delivery with operational requirements.
• Oversee primary and secondary ventilation planning and compliance across the operation.
• Lead project scoping, tendering and contractor engagement activities.
• Develop Life of Mine (LOM) strategies for power, pumping, IT, mine water and ventilation.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely through effective planning and risk management.
• Mentor technical personnel and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will possess

• Fulfilled Legislative requirements to be appointed as Underground Ventilation Officer under the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022
• Demonstrated experience in underground mining operations
• Proficiency in Deswik software
• Experience in VentSim Software and ventilation modelling

Desirable

• Exposure to underground ventilation, infrastructure and/or project management
• Experience in short-term mine scheduling

Benefits

Why Catalyst?

• 8:6/4:3 roster promoting genuine work-life balance
• Health insurance eligibility
• Salary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more
• Exposure to a growing and expanding underground operation
• Opportunity to contribute beyond your core role and influence how we operate
• Supportive and collaborative site leadership team
• Ongoing development and internal progression opportunities

Departing from Perth, you'll fly directly to site, arriving within 90 minutes of departure. Once onsite, you'll be accommodated in a well-established camp with modern ensuite rooms, Wi-Fi, gym, pool and recreational facilities.

Apply Now!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Catalyst Metals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples