Mine Ventilation Engineer
Howden
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Apply theories and techniques of mine ventilation, mine cooling and safety engineering.
- Design mine ventilation and related controls to comply with regulations, safety and production requirements.
- Study and advise on underground mine ventilation and cooling systems’ compliance to requirements.
- Test air quality in mines for compliance with regulations and standards.
- Recommend alteration or installation of mine ventilation and mine cooling works.
- Work in enclosed spaces, conducting surveys, which can often be hot, tiring, dirty and dusty.
- Collaborate with the Software Team to test, provide technical support, improve and provide feedback for ventilation software products.
- Conduct ventilation and software training for external customers and clients and internal Howden staff.
- Be prepared to travel to customer sites.
- Compliance: SOX Compliance: Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.
- Advanced Certificate in Mine Environmental Control.
- Degree in mining, mechanical or electrical engineering will be advantageous.
- Proficient in Ventsim Design software.
- Proficiency in other ventilation simulation software packages (VUMA) will be advantageous.
- Ability to communicate effectively in business language and build relationships at all levels.
- At least 5-10 years’ experience in mine ventilation. Mine Cooling experience would be advantageous.
- Experienced in mine ventilation engineering.
- Ability to use mining software and Ventsim software.