Mine Ventilation Engineer - JHB at Howden

What needs to be done?

• 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.

What do you need to bring? 

• 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.