Underground Ventilation Technician & Systems Optimizer

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited; Dobie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in Dobie, Ontario, seeks a Ventilation Engineer to join the Engineering Department. You will promote our values and ensure ventilation designs and major upgrades meet regulatory requirements and support the Life of Mine Plan.

You will conduct quarterly ventilation surveys and air balance, monitor and maintain the system, optimize performance, keep drawings up to date in the emergency control room, and coordinate with Planning on ventilation needs for the Upper Beaver

Qualifications

• Mining Engineering Technician or Technologist Diploma, or Mining Engineering Degree.
• Ability to work alone for extended periods underground.
• Proficiency with Desvik, VentSim, or other ventilation simulation software.
• Survey, ground control or mine planning experience considered an asset.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Reliable and self-managing.
• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ventilation designs and major ventilation upgrades to meet regulatory requirements and support the Life of Mine Plan.
• Conduct quarterly ventilation surveys and air balance to determine the efficiency of the ventilation system.
• Monitoring and maintenance of the ventilation system to ensure they operate efficiently.
• Optimization of the ventilation system.
• Manage, maintain and monitor the ventilation system of the mine to meet the mining requirements.
• Ensure updated ventilation drawings/plans are kept at the emergency control room and the mine rescue station.
• Ensure adequate airflow that meets the regulatory requirement for diesel operation circulate through the mine and at development headings.
• Liaise with Planning leads for the planning of ventilation requirements.
• Submit a Methane occurrence report to the Ministry of Labour when a diamond drill hole hits a methane pocket.

Skills

Ability to work underground

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Reliable and self-managing

Education

Mining Engineering Technician or Technologist Diploma, or Mining Engineering Degree

Tools

Desvik

VentSim

Job description

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in Dobie, Ontario, seeks a Ventilation Engineer to join the Engineering Department. You will promote our values and ensure ventilation designs and major upgrades meet regulatory requirements and support the Life of Mine Plan.

You will conduct quarterly ventilation surveys and air balance, monitor and maintain the system, optimize performance, keep drawings up to date in the emergency control room, and coordinate with Planning on ventilation needs for the Upper Beaver