Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Ventilation - SWM

Sibanye-Stillwater • Nye, MT

306d • $78,100 - $78,100

About The Position

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Ventilation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and managing the primary and secondary ventilation systems at the mine. The Ventilation Engineers will provide engineering support to all areas of the mine to ensure that proper ventilation systems are in place and changes are communicated.

Requirements

• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.
• Familiarity with mine ventilation principles.
• Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to work within a team-based environment.
• Working knowledge and experience with mine modelling software.
• Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of ventilation modelling software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Ventilation system at the Stillwater Mine - primary and secondary.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures and to mine legislation in regard to contaminants and mine gases.
• Ensure ventilation surveys including air quality, volumes and pressure occur, data compiled and presented to workforce and management every quarter.
• Participate in emergency responses in the event of a mine fire.
• Perform ventilation simulations and optimize the mines ventilation system including leakage mitigation, infrastructure improvement, etc.
• Perform ventilation simulations and complete a write up for designed development and production working areas.
• Incorporate smart technology to improve mine ventilation efficiencies.
• Ensure ventilation projects are modelled, planned, scheduled, and communicated in a timely manner.
• Provide annual refresher training to the workforce - coordinate the preparation and presentation.
• Work closely with mine planning, survey, geology, maintenance and operations to ensure continuous improvement of mine ventilation.

Benefits

• Industry leading benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and up to an 8% 401k match.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree