- Ventilation designs and major ventilation upgrades to meet all regulatory requirements and support the Life of Mine Plan;
- Conduct quarterly ventilation surveys and air balance to determine the efficiency of the ventilation system;
- Monitoring and maintenance of the ventilation system to ensure they operate efficiently;
- Optimization of the ventilation system;
- Manage, maintain and monitor the ventilation system of the mine to meet the mining requirements;
- Ensure updated ventilation drawings/plans are kept at the emergency control room and the mine rescue station;
- Ensure adequate airflow that meets the regulatory requirement for diesel operation circulate through the mine and at development headings;
- Ensure contaminant load in the mine atmosphere is within the allowable limits;
- Maintain all ventilation controls in operational condition;
- Conduct weekly ventiliation checks in active and inactive areas of the mine;
- Review and update the ventilation management plan every year or when a new risk emerges;
- Keep an up-to-date calibrated ventsim model of the mine for mine planning and design;
- Keep an up-to-date fan inventory system (Auxiliary fans, booster, and Main fans);
- Maintain ventilation measuring and monitoring equipment register and organize calibration accordingly;
- Maintain an up-to-date ventilation control register;
- Conduct a primary ventilation survey and air balance every quarter;
- Conduct monthly inspections of all surface fans. This will include measuring pressure drops across the fans;
- Conduct weekly follow-ups to ensure ventilation remedial works are carried out;
- Liaise with Planning leads for the planning of ventilation requirements;
- Manage any changes to the ventilation system;
- Issue ventilation directives for the installation of the vent controls (e.g., fans doors, walls, etc.);
- Ensure vent controls devises are properly constructed and maintained;
- Submit a Methane occurrence report to the Ministry of Labour when a diamond drill hole hits a methane pocket. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Mining Engineering Technician or Technologist Diploma, or Mining Engineering Degree;
- Ability to work alone for extended periods of time underground;
- Strong communication skills;
- Proficiency with AutoCad, Amine, and Microsoft Office Suite;
- Accuracy and attention to detail;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Reliable and self-managing;
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite applications especially Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
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Mine EIT
Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 days ago
Agnico Eagle Timiskaming District, Canada Full timeYOUR NEXT CHALLENGE · : Reporting to the Mine Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering Department. The Mine EIT will provides support to the various entities within Engineering department as per departmental needs. This rotation within the different entities in the engineer ...
Ventilation Engineer/Technician - Timiskaming District, Canada - Agnico Eagle
Description
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE
:Reporting to the Principal Ventilation Engineer, you will be part of the Engineer Department. You will also ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.