Responsibilities for Surface Geotechnical Engineers:
- Establish and ensure underground ventilation design, installation, and monitoring standards based on industry best practices.
- Continuously refine standards to integrate technological advancements and regulatory updates.
- Conduct advanced technical ventilation related analysis and recommend improvements to ventilation infrastructure and operating practices.
- Develop ventilation expertise within the site technical and operational teams through training and mentorship
- Manage the scope and deliverables for any outsourced ventilation related consultant or other professional services
- Foster on-going communication and collaboration with site operational and technical teams to optimize the ventilation networks, both current and future.
- Conduct reviews of circuit modeling, mine design and ventilation plans, to identify potential risks and opportunities
- Support the development of improvements and contingency plans
- Maintain an up to date register of ventilation related equipment in service and available including critical spares.
- Provide strategic input on ventilation related procurement and design specification to ensure cost effective, scalable, and operationally efficient solutions
- Ensure alignment with best practices to enhance asset longevity and cross-operation application
- The above responsibilities are representative of the scope and nature of work assigned but are not exhaustive.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Ten (10) years of experience in underground mining including operational and technical aspects is required
- Familiarity with ventilation network design, modelling and management is required
- Knowledge of ventilation equipment including fans, cooling, and control systems is required
- Ability to analyze complex ventilation networks and problems; prepare reports and comprehensive studies, and communicate findings effectively in written and oral formats required
- Familiarity with operational ventilation installation and maintenance practices is required
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to ventilation, including personal environment and contaminant management preferred
- Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
- Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods required
- Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods required
- Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as needed required
What We Can Offer You
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
- Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equa
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
Job Overview
Location
, Decatur County, Kansas, United States, Kansas, United States
