Ventilation Technician

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE? At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

About Our Operation Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983.

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Your Next Challenge Reporting to the Ventilation Engineer, you will be part of the Engineering 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.

• 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 Deswik, VentSim, or other ventilation simulation software;
• Survey, ground control or mine planning experience considered an asset;
• 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.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, 4-3 or 5-2 schedule at our Upper Beaver Gold Project in Dobie, ON.