Mine Ventilation Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Growth potential

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mine Ventilation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of ventilation systems for underground operations in Mahikeng, North West.

The role focuses on maintaining air quality, temperature, and pressure to ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field with focus on ventilation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine ventilation engineering, preferably in underground mining.
• Proficiency in mine ventilation software such as Ventsim, Minescape, or similar modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer principles.
• Knowledge of dust suppression, gas monitoring, and cooling systems.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize mine ventilation systems to ensure adequate airflow and air quality.
• Conduct regular monitoring of air quality, temperature, and humidity throughout the mine.
• Perform airflow simulations and modeling to predict ventilation performance and identify potential issues.
• Develop and manage the ventilation budget, including equipment procurement and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations pertaining to mine ventilation.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geology, and operations teams to integrate ventilation requirements into mine design and production schedules.

Skills

Ventilation design

Air quality monitoring

Ventilation simulations

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Dust suppression

Gas monitoring

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Tools

Ventsim

Minescape

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Mine Ventilation Engineer to manage and optimize air quality and climate control systems for their operations in Mahikeng, North West . This role is crucial for ensuring a safe and healthy working environment by maintaining optimal air quality, temperature, and pressure within the mine. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring ventilation systems, performing airflow simulations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position requires a deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mining practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize mine ventilation systems to ensure adequate airflow and air quality.
• Conduct regular monitoring of air quality, temperature, and humidity throughout the mine.
• Perform airflow simulations and modeling to predict ventilation performance and identify potential issues.
• Develop and manage the ventilation budget, including equipment procurement and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations pertaining to mine ventilation.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geology, and operations teams to integrate ventilation requirements into mine design and production schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field with a focus on ventilation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine ventilation engineering, preferably in underground mining.
• Proficiency in mine ventilation software such as Ventsim, Minescape, or similar modeling tools.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer principles.
• Knowledge of dust suppression, gas monitoring, and cooling systems.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialized training.
• Work in a region with significant mining activity and growth potential.
• Contribute to the safety and well-being of mine workers.
• Dynamic team environment with opportunities for technical advancement.