Technical Specialist - Underground Systems & Environmental Control
A global industrial operation is seeking a Technical Specialist to support the design, optimisation, and long-term performance of critical underground systems.
This role is suited to an experienced engineer with strong analytical capability and a deep understanding of subsurface environments, who can combine technical expertise with practical, site-based application.
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The Opportunity
You will play a key role in ensuring that underground systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with operational requirements.
The position combines technical design, system optimisation, project involvement, and team development, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational performance.
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What You'll Be Doing
* Develop and optimise strategies for managing environmental conditions in underground environments
* Design and review system layouts, equipment selection, and operational controls
* Analyse performance data and implement improvements to system efficiency
* Support medium- and long-term planning of underground infrastructure
* Lead technical investigations and provide solutions to operational challenges
* Contribute to capital projects, including scope definition, cost input, and execution support
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and support functions
* Support implementation of monitoring and control systems
* Provide mentorship and technical guidance to site teams
* Ensure alignment with safety, environmental, and operational standards
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What We're Looking For
* Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
* Strong experience in underground operations or subsurface engineering environments
* Solid understanding of environmental control systems and operational risks
* Experience in technical analysis, modelling, or system optimisation
* Exposure to project work, including planning and execution support
* Ability to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders
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Key Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
* Technical leadership and mentoring ability
* Project coordination and delivery mindset
* Clear communication and reporting skills
* Commercial awareness and cost sensitivity
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Personal Profile
* Proactive and solutions-oriented
* Comfortable working in challenging environments
* Detail-focused with strong ownership mindset
* Adaptable and collaborative
The position combines technical design, system optimisation, project involvement, and team development, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational performance.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop and optimise strategies for managing environmental conditions in underground environments
Design and review system layouts, equipment selection, and operational controls
Analyse performance data and implement improvements to system efficiency
Support medium- and long-term planning of underground infrastructure
Lead technical investigations and provide solutions to operational challenges
Contribute to capital projects, including scope definition, cost input, and execution support
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and support functions
Support implementation of monitoring and control systems
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to site teams
Ensure alignment with safety, environmental, and operational standards
What We're Looking For
Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
Strong experience in underground operations or subsurface engineering environments
Solid understanding of environmental control systems and operational risks
Experience in technical analysis, modelling, or system optimisation
Exposure to project work, including planning and execution support
Ability to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Technical leadership and mentoring ability
Project coordination and delivery mindset
Clear communication and reporting skills
Commercial awareness and cost sensitivity
Personal Profile
Proactive and solutions-oriented
Comfortable working in challenging environments
Detail-focused with strong ownership mindset
Adaptable and collaborative
Technical Specialist - Underground Systems & Environmental Control
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