NGM - Mine Ventilation Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Position Description:

At NGM, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people.

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Mine Ventilation Subject Matter Expert to join our team. The Mine Ventilation Subject Matter Expert will ensure the safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of our mine ventilation systems. This hybrid role (75% Site-Based / 25% Central-Based) will involve designing, optimizing, and maintaining mine ventilation systems to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all personnel. The SME will play a crucial role in advancing ventilation strategies, enhancing air quality, and supporting operational excellence through technical expertise and innovative solutions.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy for our host communities.

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 equal opportunity employer

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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