Frans Swart

Frans Swart is an experienced professional in the field of ventilation engineering, currently serving as Superintendent Ventilation at Rio Tinto since July 2019, previously holding the position of Senior Engineer Ventilation. Prior experience includes working as a Senior Engineer Ventilation at BHP from July 2011 to July 2019, focusing on ventilation design and implementation in complex underground mining environments, and managing VentSim model modifications. At Lonmin Platinum, from January 2007 to June 2011, Frans operated at a management level as Section Ventilation Officer, overseeing a team of over 40 employees and implementing telemetry systems for environmental monitoring. Earlier roles at Lonmin included Senior Ventilation Officer and Ventilation Officer, with responsibilities for ventilation measurements and construction coordination. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering from Federation University Australia, a Diploma in Share Trading and Investment, and a degree in Environmental Engineering and Occupational Hygiene.