Senior Mine Ventilation Engineer: Airflow & Safety Leader

Placements24; George; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

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Salary package

Medical aid

Pension fund

Professional development

Conference attendance

Generous leave days

Work-life balance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mine Ventilation Engineer for its client in George, Western Cape. You will lead ventilation design, airflow optimization, and safety compliance to protect underground personnel.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with planning and safety teams, and manage budgets while implementing innovative ventilation strategies for challenging underground environments.

Qualificações

• A Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related discipline with a specialization in ventilation.
• A minimum of 10 years in mine ventilation engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of mine ventilation software (Ventsim, GASSIM) for analysis and simulation.
• Understanding of thermal environments, dust control, and gas management in underground mines.
• Strong knowledge of SA mining legislation and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a technical team.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is an advantage.
• Experience in different mining methods and their ventilation impact.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive mine ventilation plans and strategies.
• Conduct airflow, dust, and gas surveys to ensure safety compliance.
• Design and optimize ventilation networks, including fans, ducting, and regulators.
• Model and predict thermal conditions and manage heat in underground workings.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of ventilation equipment.
• Investigate and resolve ventilation-related issues such as temperature and air quality.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geology, and safety departments for integrated design.
• Manage ventilation budget and resource allocation.

Conhecimentos

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Report writing

Presentation skills

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering with specialization in ventilation

Ferramentas

Ventsim

GASSIM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mine Ventilation Engineer for its client in George, Western Cape. You will lead ventilation design, airflow optimization, and safety compliance to protect underground personnel.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with planning and safety teams, and manage budgets while implementing innovative ventilation strategies for challenging underground environments.