Underground Mine Ventilation Engineer: Optimize Air Quality

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Mine Ventilation Engineer to ensure optimal air quality, temperature, and safety within underground mining operations.

The role entails designing, installing, and maintaining ventilation systems, monitoring air quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will work closely with mine planning and safety teams to integrate ventilation strategies and safeguard workforce health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on ventilation.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mine ventilation engineering, preferably in underground mining.
• Proficiency with ventilation modeling software and air monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage underground mine ventilation systems to ensure adequate airflow and air quality.
• Conduct surveys and measurements of air quantity, quality, temperature, and humidity.
• Perform calculations for fan selection, duct sizing, and pressure drops.
• Develop and maintain ventilation plans and reports in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot ventilation issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Collaborate with mine planning and safety departments to integrate ventilation strategies.

Skills

Mine ventilation engineering

Underground mining knowledge

Air monitoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with ventilation focus

Tools

Ventsim

Whisper

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Mine Ventilation Engineer to ensure optimal air quality, temperature, and safety within underground mining operations.

The role entails designing, installing, and maintaining ventilation systems, monitoring air quality, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will work closely with mine planning and safety teams to integrate ventilation strategies and safeguard workforce health.