Specialist Vent Modelling (Health & Safety / Design / Underground / Mining) – Southern Africa

Reference: DSS01 - AN

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Vent Modelling Specialist to provide expert support across all operations, ensuring that ventilation is not a constraint but a key enabler of business performance in terms of safety, efficiency, standards, and cost. This role is responsible for designing, monitoring, implementing, and managing ventilation strategies to maintain optimal air quality, control contaminants, ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risks, and support emergency response planning. The specialist will play a crucial role in safeguarding the health and safety of mining personnel working in underground environments.

Responsibilities:  

• Ensure the consistent application of Safety & Health principles across all interactions, taking personal responsibility for the safety of oneself and others to achieve zero harm and eliminate fatalities.
• Develop and implement optimized ventilation strategies for underground mines, studies, and projects, ensuring they are supported by comprehensive modeling and analysis.
• Assess, implement, and review short- and long-term ventilation requirements to maintain a safe and compliant working environment. Provide primary and secondary ventilation system solutions, cost estimates, and high-level scheduling to support project execution and operations.
• Design, document, and implement efficient ventilation systems tailored to the specific challenges of underground mining, taking into account geological conditions, mining layouts, and potential hazards such as gas emissions and dust. Strengthen technical and operational ventilation capabilities by aligning site ventilation strategies, detailed modeling, and vent planning with the clients operating model.
• Continuously review and improve ventilation system designs and performance, optimizing energy consumption through the latest advancements in underground ventilation. This includes Ventilation-on-Demand, fan performance optimization, improved ducting technologies, and reduced re-entry intervals.
• Champion a “Safety by Design” approach in ventilation design and management, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and safety standards related to mine ventilation, gas control, fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and air quality management. Provide expert guidance on all aspects of Ventilation, Refrigeration, Occupational Hygiene, Fire Prevention, and Emergency Preparedness.
• Maintain strong connections with industry groups, regulators, educators, and ventilation suppliers to stay informed of global best practices and emerging technologies, fostering a respected industry presence.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Analyze ventilation system data, air quality measurements, and other relevant information to generate actionable insights that enhance ventilation infrastructure and protect underground mine workers.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Ventilation/Occupational Hygiene.
• Advanced Mines Environmental Control certificate.
• Honors, Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent (advantageous)
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• Vuma3D essential Training certificate; Vuma3D Advanced Training certificate
• Held an appointment in terms of Section 12.1 of the MHSA
• Knowledge of mine ventilation principles, underground mining systems, mining methods, gas management, dust control, and regulatory requirements specific to the mining industry

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Position
• Competitive salary

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Duncan Spitzer

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining                                       

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