Underground Mine Ventilation Engineer – Impactful & Safe

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Ventilation Engineer to design, implement, and manage ventilation systems for underground operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will safeguard air quality, temperature control, and dust suppression while complying with Mine Health and Safety Act regulations.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in mine ventilation, strong familiarity with Ventsim or Minescape, and a solid grounding in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and air monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant underground ventilation experience.
• Proven experience with mine ventilation software (Ventsim, Minescape).
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and air quality monitoring.
• Familiarity with South African Mine Health and Safety Act regulations concerning ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain mine ventilation networks to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct airflow surveys, dust sampling, and gas monitoring to assess environmental conditions.
• Develop and implement strategies for dust and fume control in underground environments.
• Optimize ventilation systems for energy efficiency and cost reduction.
• Prepare ventilation plans, reports, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations teams to integrate ventilation requirements into mine designs.
• Investigate and resolve ventilation-related issues and challenges.
• Provide training and guidance to site personnel on ventilation best practices and safety procedures.
• Stay updated on advancements in mine ventilation technology and relevant legislation.

Skills

Mine ventilation design

Airflow analysis

Dust control

Regulatory compliance

Gas monitoring

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ventsim

Minescape

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mine Ventilation Engineer to design, implement, and manage ventilation systems for underground operations in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will safeguard air quality, temperature control, and dust suppression while complying with Mine Health and Safety Act regulations.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years in mine ventilation, strong familiarity with Ventsim or Minescape, and a solid grounding in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and air monitoring.