Senior Underground Mine Ventilation Engineer (CFD)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Ventilation Engineer to lead design, optimization, and management of underground ventilation systems in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on fan selection, ducting, CFD-based analysis, and gas/dust control to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mining/Mechanical Engineering with ventilation specialization, 6+ years of underground ventilation experience, and proficiency in Ventsim and CFD tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering with ventilation specialization.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in mine ventilation engineering for underground operations.
• Proficiency in ventilation modeling software (Ventsim, Ventsim-PLUS, VUMA).
• Experience with CFD software for ventilation analysis is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, psychrometrics, and air quality management.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and manage underground mine ventilation systems, including fan selection, ducting, and auxiliary ventilation.
• Conduct airflow measurements and surveys to assess ventilation network performance.
• Model and predict ventilation parameters, including air temperature, humidity, and contaminant levels.
• Utilize CFD software to simulate airflow and contaminant dispersion within the mine environment.
• Develop and implement strategies for dust and gas control to maintain a healthy working atmosphere.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements related to mine ventilation and environmental control.
• Collaborate with mine planning, geologists, and safety personnel to integrate ventilation requirements into mine design.
• Prepare detailed ventilation reports, plans, and technical recommendations.
• Oversee the maintenance and operation of ventilation equipment, including fans and monitoring systems.
• Investigate ventilation-related incidents and propose corrective actions.

Skills

Ventilation engineering

CFD modeling

Ventsim/Ventsim-PLUS

Mine ventilation design

Gas and dust control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering with ventilation specialization

Professional registration (PR Eng) advantageous

Tools

Ventsim

Ventsim-PLUS

VUMA

CFD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mine Ventilation Engineer to lead design, optimization, and management of underground ventilation systems in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on fan selection, ducting, CFD-based analysis, and gas/dust control to ensure safe, compliant operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Mining/Mechanical Engineering with ventilation specialization, 6+ years of underground ventilation experience, and proficiency in Ventsim and CFD tools.