Senior Mining Ventilation Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Sur place; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Based in Klerksdorp

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mining Ventilation Engineer for Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, implement, and manage underground ventilation, dust and gas control, and energy-efficient systems to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The role requires a degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering with ventilation specialization and 6+ years in underground mining ventilation, with leadership responsibilities and CFD/ventilation software experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering with ventilation specialization.
• ≥6 years underground hard rock mining ventilation experience.
• Experience with Ventsim or Minescape and CFD modeling.
• Strong thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer knowledge in undergrounds.
• Experience in dust and gas control strategies.
• Knowledge of SA mining regulations and environmental standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a technical team.
• Professional registration with ECSA or equivalent is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and review mine ventilation plans and strategies.
• Conduct airflow modeling and simulations to optimize performance.
• Design ventilation infrastructure: fans, ducting, seals, HVAC systems.
• Monitor underground environmental conditions: temperature, humidity, dust, gases.
• Implement dust suppression and gas control strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage ventilation budget and energy consumption.
• Mentor ventilation officers and technicians.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, and safety teams.

Connaissances

Ventilation engineering

CFD modeling

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Dust and gas control

Regulatory knowledge

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

ECSA registration (advantage)

Formation

Mining/Mechanical Engineering with ventilation specialization

Outils

Ventsim

Minescape Ventilation

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the gold mining sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Ventilation Engineer to join their established team in Klerksdorp, North West. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe, healthy, and productive underground working environment by designing, implementing, and managing the mine's ventilation and cooling systems. The Senior Mining Ventilation Engineer will be responsible for ventilation planning, dust and gas control, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency optimization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mine ventilation principles, thermodynamics, and airflow modeling, coupled with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. You will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and driving best practices in mine climate control.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review mine ventilation plans and strategies.
• Conduct airflow modeling and simulations to predict and optimize ventilation performance.
• Design and specify ventilation infrastructure, including fans, ducting, seals, and HVAC systems.
• Monitor and assess underground environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, dust, and noxious gases.
• Implement strategies for dust suppression and control, and manage gas dilution and removal systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations pertaining to mine climate.
• Manage the ventilation budget and optimize energy consumption of ventilation systems.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to ventilation officers and technicians.
• Collaborate with mine planning, engineering, and safety departments to integrate ventilation requirements into mine design and operations.

Requirements

• Degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in ventilation.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mine ventilation engineering, preferably in underground hard rock mining.
• Proficiency in mine ventilation software (e.g., Ventsim, Minescape Ventilation) and CFD modeling is desirable.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer in underground environments.
• Experience with developing and managing dust and gas control strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant South African mining regulations and environmental standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a technical team.
• Professional registration with ECSA or equivalent is advantageous.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and healthy mining environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including performance bonuses, comprehensive medical aid, and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement within a leading mining organization are available.
• This position is based in Klerksdorp, North West, a key mining hub.
• We are committed to employee well-being and provide a supportive work environment.