Senior Mining Ventilation Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Mining Ventilation Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and operation of underground ventilation systems across multiple sites. You will drive air quality, temperature control, and safety initiatives while mentoring a team of engineers.

The role emphasizes advanced ventilation planning, CFD analysis, and regulatory compliance to improve mine safety and productivity. Experience with hard rock underground mining is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering with a specialization in Ventilation.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in mine ventilation engineering.
• Proven expertise in ventilation network analysis software (Ventsim, MineCAD) and CFD modeling.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage mine ventilation systems to ensure optimal air quality and temperature control.
• Conduct ventilation surveys, network analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling.
• Develop and implement strategies for heat stress management and dust control in underground operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations in Pretoria, Gauteng.
• Oversee the selection, installation, and maintenance of ventilation equipment, including fans, ducting, and auxiliary systems.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to mine planning and operations teams.
• Investigate and resolve ventilation-related issues, including fugitive emissions and recirculation problems.
• Develop and manage ventilation budgets and long-term ventilation plans.
• Train and mentor junior ventilation engineers and site personnel.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on ventilation performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Ventilation engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering (Ventilation)

Tools

Ventsim

MineCAD

CFD modeling software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the mining industry, is actively recruiting a highly skilled Senior Mining Ventilation Engineer to join their operations based in Pretoria, Gauteng. This senior role is paramount to ensuring safe, healthy, and productive underground working environments through the design, implementation, and optimization of mine ventilation systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing ventilation planning, heat stress management, and air quality control across multiple mine sites. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on operational safety and efficiency, working within a leading organization that values technical excellence and employee well-being. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the highest standards of underground environmental control.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage mine ventilation systems to ensure optimal air quality and temperature control.
• Conduct detailed ventilation surveys, network analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling.
• Develop and implement strategies for heat stress management and dust control in underground operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations in Pretoria, Gauteng.
• Oversee the selection, installation, and maintenance of ventilation equipment, including fans, ducting, and auxiliary systems.
• Provide expert advice and technical support to mine planning and operations teams.
• Investigate and resolve ventilation-related issues, including fugitive emissions and recirculation problems.
• Develop and manage ventilation budgets and long-term ventilation plans.
• Train and mentor junior ventilation engineers and site personnel.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on ventilation performance, risks, and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering with a specialization in Ventilation, or a related engineering discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in mine ventilation engineering, preferably in underground hard rock mining.
• Proven expertise in ventilation network analysis software (e.g., Ventsim, MineCAD) and CFD modeling.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and heat