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Engineer - Mine Ventilation

Employer
Sibanye Stillwater Mining Company
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 30, 2021

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Category
Engineering, Health & Safety, Mining Production
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Ventilation Engineer

Location: East Boulder Mine - (Greater Big Timber, MT Area)

POSITION SUMMARY:

  • Maintain and manage the Ventilation system at the East Boulder Mine - primary and secondary
  • Ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures, and to mine legislation in regards 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 modeled, planned, scheduled, and communicated in a timely manner.
  • Provide annual refresher training to the workforce- coordinate the preparation and presentation.
  • The successful candidate should have the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems swiftly.
  • Work closely with mine planning, survey, geology, maintenance, and operations to ensure continuous improvement of mine ventilation.


QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • BS in Mining, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent with 2-5 years engineering experience or 7-8 years equivalent working experience- preferred
  • Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision
  • Familiarity with mine ventilation principles and basic understanding of MSHA regulations
  • Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
  • Working knowledge of ventilation modeling software - preferred
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to work within a team-based environment and independently
  • Working knowledge and experience with mine modeling software
  • Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance
  • Working knowledge and understanding of budgeting

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