NAHID BABAEI
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
PhD student in Mining Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety. Experience working as a Safety Engineer in an underground coal mine overseas, along with recent safety work in the Australian mining industry through a three-month Safety Vacation Program at Northparkes. Skilled in risk assessment, incident reporting, safety training, and supporting safe operations. Committee member of AusIMM Women in Mining. Motivated to continue developing practical safety skills in a hands-on mining environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Safety Vacation Student
Northparkes Mine
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted the Safety Team with day-to-day safety tasks.
- Observed risk assessments, inspections, and reporting.
- Worked with supervisors and workers to understand on-site safety processes.
- Gained exposure to Australian mining safety systems and expectations.
- 3-month placement
OHS Engineer – Underground Coal Mine
Saman Kavosh Tabas Co.
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported safe underground coal mining operations.
- Conducted risk, health, and safety assessments with the HSE team.
- Prepared incident reports for management.
- Ran safety meetings and helped organise safety training for workers.
- Worked to increase awareness of hazards in different work areas.
Safety Engineer (Apprenticeship)
Ehya Sepahan Mining & Industrial Co.
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported site investigations and risk assessments.
- Assisted with incident report writing.
- Learned how to communicate effectively with employees about safety.
Safety Trainee – Construction
Tahkim Pey Construction Co.
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Learned construction safety principles and regulations.
- Assisted with basic safety tasks on site.
Education
PhD - Mining Engineering
University of Wollongong
03-2028
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety Engineering
Semnan University of Medical Sciences And Health Services
Iran01.2021
Skills
- Risk assessment & hazard identification
- Incident reporting & investigation
- Safety inspections & field-based safety support
- Safety training delivery
- Good communication with workers & supervisors
- Understanding of underground & surface mining
- Knowledge of Australian mining safety standards
- Strong motivation to learn and work on site
- Active learning
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
Committee Member – AusIMM Women in Mining
Certification
- Health, Safety & Environment Management Systems (2019)
- First Aid Course (2022)
- Volunteering Skills (2022)
- Preparedness for Hazards (2022)
- Elderly Medical Care Training (2022)
Timeline
Safety Vacation Student
Northparkes Mine
12.2025 - 02.2026
OHS Engineer – Underground Coal Mine
Saman Kavosh Tabas Co.
06.2023 - 12.2023
Safety Engineer (Apprenticeship)
Ehya Sepahan Mining & Industrial Co.
02.2021 - 06.2021
Safety Trainee – Construction
Tahkim Pey Construction Co.
10.2020 - 02.2021
PhD - Mining Engineering
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety Engineering
Semnan University of Medical Sciences And Health Services