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Ventilation Specialist is responsible for designing, monitoring, and maintaining underground ventilation systems to ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. Ventilation Specialist role plays a critical part in maintaining air quality, controlling contaminants, and supporting safe and efficient underground operations. The Ventilation Specialist will conduct regular surveys, manage the ventilation model, and provide technical recommendations to optimize airflow and reduce risks. This role requires strong collaboration with operations, engineering, and technical services teams to ensure ventilation needs are met across all active work areas.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure ventilation systems are installed and monitored based on industry and site standards
Monitor underground areas for safety and document all findings
Control and track ventilation-related expenses
Conducts ventilation surveys and maintains accurate plans for operations, planning, and emergencies
Maintain controls to regulate airflow and prevent recirculation
Monitor air quality for dust and contaminants
Oversee repairs and compliance of auxiliary systems
Provide timely work plans aligned with mine schedules
Evaluate ventilation system efficiencies and make recommendations for improvements
Oversee and/or design and maintain a ventilation model using current ventilation modelling software, incorporating all relevant data
Troubleshoot and resolve ventilation system issues efficiently
Develop and maintain a critical infrastructure condition management plan to ensure the efficiency of the fresh air system
Keep fan inventories updated
Stay current with medium and long-term ventilation plans
Maintain and monitor ventilation instruments to the highest practical standards
Provide clear instructions for timely blast gas clearing operations in a timely manner
Collaborate with Shift Supervisors, the Mine Foreman, and other members of the Technical Services team to prioritize ventilation needs
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mine Engineering with 5+ years of underground ventilation experience and P.Eng. in Saskatchewan or eligible for registration with APEGS
Mining Engineering Technology diploma with 10+ years of practical underground ventilation experience
Proficient in VentSim for ventilation modelling and analysis and Microsoft Office Suite
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Strong knowledge of underground mine ventilation systems, air quality monitoring, and applicable regulations
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with keen attention to detail
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Able to perform and adapt well in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Committed to health and safety in underground operations
What we offer:
Employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
RSP with company match
Camp-based position with travel support
Annual discretionary short term incentive award at a percentage of base salary