Senior Ventilation Engineer

Placements24; United States; Presencial; USD 72.000 - 108.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is helping a respected mining enterprise in Randburg, Gauteng, recruit a Senior Ventilation Engineer to optimize underground ventilation and safety. You will design, implement, and monitor ventilation strategies, perform surveys, and advise management on air quality, thermodynamics, and dust control.

The role requires 7+ years in mine ventilation, strong modeling skills (Ventsim, GASSIM), and a strong safety mindset.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in ventilation.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in mine ventilation engineering, preferably in underground mining operations.
• Proficiency in mine ventilation modeling software (e.g., Ventsim, GASSIM).
• Strong understanding of mine thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and heat transfer.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage mine ventilation systems to ensure adequate airflow, temperature, and air quality.
• Conduct regular ventilation surveys, including airflow measurements, gas monitoring, and thermal assessments.
• Develop and implement strategies for dust suppression and control to maintain optimal air quality.
• Analyze and manage heat loads within the mine, recommending and implementing cooling solutions where necessary.
• Optimize ventilation networks using specialized software (e.g., Ventsim, MineDAC) to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant mine ventilation regulations, health, and safety standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on ventilation-related matters to mine management and operational teams.
• Investigate and report on ventilation-related incidents or deviations from standards.
• Collaborate with mine planning and design teams to integrate ventilation requirements into new mine development.
• Maintain ventilation equipment and oversee maintenance programs.
• Prepare detailed ventilation reports and recommend improvements.

Conocimientos

Ventilation design

Air quality management

Dust control

Thermodynamics

Team collaboration

Educación

Mining Engineering degree

Herramientas

Ventsim

MineDAC

GASSIM

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a respected mining enterprise, is actively seeking a skilled Senior Ventilation Engineer to enhance their operations in the Randburg, Gauteng area. This role is critical for ensuring a safe and productive underground working environment by managing and optimizing mine ventilation systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of mine thermodynamics, air quality management, dust control, and refrigeration systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring ventilation strategies, conducting surveys, and providing expert advice to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This is a key technical position requiring a dedicated professional committed to maintaining optimal conditions for personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage mine ventilation systems to ensure adequate airflow, temperature, and air quality.
• Conduct regular ventilation surveys, including airflow measurements, gas monitoring, and thermal assessments.
• Develop and implement strategies for dust suppression and control to maintain optimal air quality.
• Analyze and manage heat loads within the mine, recommending and implementing cooling solutions where necessary.
• Optimize ventilation networks using specialized software (e.g., Ventsim, MineDAC) to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant mine ventilation regulations, health, and safety standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on ventilation-related matters to mine management and operational teams.
• Investigate and report on ventilation-related incidents or deviations from standards.
• Collaborate with mine planning and design teams to integrate ventilation requirements into new mine development.
• Maintain ventilation equipment and oversee maintenance programs.
• Prepare detailed ventilation reports and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in ventilation.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in mine ventilation engineering, preferably in underground mining operations.
• Proficiency in mine ventilation modeling software (e.g., Ventsim, GASSIM).
• Strong understanding of mine thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and heat