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Mining/Ventilation Engineer

Reno, Nevada (Hybrid) , USA

SRK Consulting is an independent, international consulting practice, providing globally integrated consulting services to the international mining and metals sector.

We are seeking a Mining/Ventilation Engineer.

Description of Responsibilities:

Client Support

• Provide expert advisory services to clients on mine ventilation design, optimization, and safety best practices
• Lead and support technical studies, audits, and due diligence reviews related to ventilation and air quality
• Prepare clear, concise technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on feasibility studies, operational improvements, and expansion projects
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management

Ventilation Engineering

• Design and evaluate mine ventilation systems for underground and/or surface operations
• Develop and analyze ventilation models using industry-standard software (e.g., Ventsim, Ventgraph)
• Conduct site visits to perform ventilation surveys, airflow measurements, and system assessments
• Identify and mitigate risks related to dust, diesel emissions, heat stress, and hazardous gases
• Recommend and support implementation of ventilation improvements and infrastructure upgrades

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Advise clients on compliance with applicable health and safety regulations (e.g., MSHA, OSHA, and international standards as applicable)
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and incident reviews related to ventilation and mine safety
• Develop and review safety procedures, ventilation management plans, and emergency response strategies
• Support audits and inspections, providing actionable recommendations to improve safety performance

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of relevant experience in mine ventilation and/or mine safety (consulting experience preferred)
• Proficiency with ventilation modeling software
• Strong understanding of mine safety regulations and industry best practices
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain in the future preferred

In return for considering a future with us, we offer:

• An attractive compensation package.
• Diversity of projects and clients within a non-hierarchical consultancy environment.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in the company; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees.

Applicants should respond by submitting their CV online by clicking the button below. The candidates under consideration will be contacted directly, no phone calls please.