Vacancy title:
Ventilation Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Lubambe Copper Mine Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 12 2026

Duty Station:
Chililabombwe | Chililabombwe

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About Lubambe Copper Mine Limited

Operating since 2012, Lubambe Copper Mine is located approximately 468 kilometres north of Lusaka, 152 kilometres from Ndola, and 40 kilometres from Chingola. The mine covers 58.1 square kilometres and consists of two main underground limbs—the East and South Limbs—supported by a processing plant with an annual capacity of 2.4 million tonnes.

At LCML, safety is paramount. Our world-class safety system ensures compliance with mining regulations and promotes a sustainable approach to mining. We are committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives focusing on education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure development. Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize their growth through employment opportunities, training, and development.

Ventilation Engineer

Reporting to the Senior Ventilation Engineer

The Ventilation Engineer will design, monitor, and optimize air ventilation systems across active underground mine sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote highest safety standards to eliminate accidents and fatalities related to ventilation
• Ensure air quality and quantity meet or exceed regulatory standards
• Conduct systematic sampling, auditing, and reporting on ventilation systems
• Develop complex air circuit networks for production areas and new mining sites
• Perform costing and time analyses for ventilation initiatives
• Oversee maintenance and recommend procurement of ventilation equipment
• Participate in mine planning to align ventilation with operational needs
• Ensure legal compliance with mining regulations, specifically part 9

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Mine Ventilation Engineering
• Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Minimum of 3 years ventilation engineering experience
• Experience with VentSim software and ventilation surveys
• Strong planning, analytical, and mentoring skills
• First aid certification is an advantage

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the outlined qualifications are encouraged to submit their Curriculum Vitae in MS Word format. Please ensure your application clearly states the position you are applying for.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 12th October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration.

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