Ventilation Engineer I–III: Optimize Mine Air & Safety

Sibanye Stillwater; Nye (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an Engineer 1, 2, or 3 in Ventilation to maintain and optimize the mine ventilation system at East Boulder Mine, MT. The role requires collaboration with planning, survey, geology, maintenance and operations to achieve continuous improvements and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include conducting ventilation surveys, running simulations, implementing smart tech for efficiency, and providing quarterly data to management.

Qualifications

• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.
• Familiarity with mine ventilation principles.
• Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to work within a team-based environment.
• Working knowledge and experience with mine modelling software.
• Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Ventilation system at the Stillwater Mine - primary and secondary.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures and to mine legislation in regard to contaminants and mine gases.
• Ensure ventilation surveys including air quality, volumes and pressure occur, data compiled and presented to workforce and management every quarter.
• Participate in emergency responses in the event of a mine fire.
• Perform ventilation simulations and optimize the mines ventilation system including leakage mitigation, infrastructure improvement, etc.
• Perform ventilation simulations and complete a write up for designed development and production working areas.
• Incorporate smart technology to improve mine ventilation efficiencies.
• Ensure ventilation projects modelled, planned, scheduled, and communicated in a timely manner.
• Provide annual refresher training to the workforce- coordinate the preparation and presentation.
• Successful candidate should have the ability to trouble shoot and diagnose problems swiftly.
• Work closely with mine planning, survey, geology, maintenance and operations to ensure continuous improvement of mine ventilation.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Mine ventilation knowledge

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Mine modelling software

Cost & schedule variance understanding

Education

BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Mine modelling software

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an Engineer 1, 2, or 3 in Ventilation to maintain and optimize the mine ventilation system at East Boulder Mine, MT. The role requires collaboration with planning, survey, geology, maintenance and operations to achieve continuous improvements and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include conducting ventilation surveys, running simulations, implementing smart tech for efficiency, and providing quarterly data to management.