Sr. Engineer - Ventilation
About The Position
At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Sr. Ventilation Engineer is responsible for the management of the Ventilation Engineering Department and the processes and engineers within. As this role oversees Ventilation Engineering across multiple sites, the Engineering Supervisor plays a key role at the MT PGM Operations in integrating technical duties within the larger organization. As mine ventilation is key in regard to safety and health at an underground role, the Sr. Vent engineer has a critical role in the creation and review of mine plans. The Engineering Supervisor's primary duties are: Leading the Safety and Health aspects in regard to mine ventilation procedures, designs, and auditing Managing the ventilation engineering group across the sites, including workforce development Leading the Ventilation Engineering team in supporting the site while performing centralized duties. Leading the training of engineers in ventilation engineering when required. Accountable for the technical functions of UG Ventilation Engineering: Auxiliary and primary ventilation design, QA/QC process (UG Audits), and ventilation modeling/vent system design for short range, medium range, and long range mine planning. Managing the ventilation specific regulatory requirements, including vent plan creation and submission along with compliance. QA/QC of ventilation engineering duties including vent plans and UG audits. Leading the establishment of ventilation standards, processes, and procedures in regard to ventilation criteria, ventilation equipment, and related planning parameters. Supporting and maintaining related Technical Enablement Systems in regards to ventilation- Maestro telemetry, etc. Working with the Long-Range Engineering team, coordinate ventilation modeling support of strategic options and/or process improvements. Working with related operations, maintenance, and procurement teams, provide technical support of the site standardization and supply of ventilation related equipment- Primary fans, booster fans, auxiliary fans, air doors, telemetry equipment, and hardline/bag/related equipment. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong Understanding of ventilation principles, practice, and software.
- Proven ventilation engineering experience including developing mine wide vent models.
- Firm Understanding of ventilation related industry practices and regulatory standards.
- BS in Mining Engineering, or equivalent, with a minimum of 6 years of mine engineering experience.
- Minimum of (3) years engineering experience in the technical aspect to be supervised.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience with Ventilation Telemetry software
Responsibilities
- Leading the Safety and Health aspects in regard to mine ventilation procedures, designs, and auditing
- Managing the ventilation engineering group across the sites, including workforce development
- Leading the Ventilation Engineering team in supporting the site while performing centralized duties.
- Leading the training of engineers in ventilation engineering when required.
- Accountable for the technical functions of UG Ventilation Engineering: Auxiliary and primary ventilation design, QA/QC process (UG Audits), and ventilation modeling/vent system design for short range, medium range, and long range mine planning.
- Managing the ventilation specific regulatory requirements, including vent plan creation and submission along with compliance.
- QA/QC of ventilation engineering duties including vent plans and UG audits.
- Leading the establishment of ventilation standards, processes, and procedures in regard to ventilation criteria, ventilation equipment, and related planning parameters.
- Supporting and maintaining related Technical Enablement Systems in regards to ventilation- Maestro telemetry, etc.
- Working with the Long-Range Engineering team, coordinate ventilation modeling support of strategic options and/or process improvements.
- Working with related operations, maintenance, and procurement teams, provide technical support of the site standardization and supply of ventilation related equipment- Primary fans, booster fans, auxiliary fans, air doors, telemetry equipment, and hardline/bag/related equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
