Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Ventilation

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is hiring for an Engineer 1–3 (Ventilation) at the East Boulder Mine in McLeod, MT. The role oversees primary and secondary ventilation systems, ensuring compliance with mine regulations and safety standards while leveraging smart technologies to improve efficiency.

You will run ventilation surveys, perform simulations, and work with planning, survey, geology, and maintenance teams to sustain continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1–5 years engineering experience or 7–8 years equivalent.
• Leads and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize ventilation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Ventilation system at the Stillwater Mine—primary and secondary.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures and mine legislation re contaminants and gases.
• Conduct ventilation surveys (air quality, volumes, pressure); report quarterly to workforce and management.
• Participate in emergency responses (mine fire).
• Perform ventilation simulations; optimize the system and mitigate leakage.
• Prepare design development and production area write-ups.
• Incorporate smart technology to improve ventilation efficiency.
• Model, schedule, and communicate ventilation projects.
• Provide annual refresher training and presentations to workforce.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems quickly.
• Collaborate with mine planning, survey, geology, maintenance, and operations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mine ventilation principles

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

MSHA regulations

Mine modelling software

Cost and schedule variance

Education

BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Mine modelling software

Job description

Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Ventilation

Location:

East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT

Schedule:

5x2, 4x3 - 9-hour days

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain and manage the Ventilation system at the Stillwater Mine - primary and secondary.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures and to mine legislation in regard to contaminants and mine gases.
• Ensure ventilation surveys including air quality, volumes and pressure occur, data compiled and presented to workforce and management every quarter.
• Participate in emergency responses in the event of a mine fire.
• Perform ventilation simulations and optimize the mines ventilation system including leakage mitigation, infrastructure improvement, etc.
• Perform ventilation simulations and complete a write up for designed development and production working areas.
• Incorporate smart technology to improve mine ventilation efficiencies.
• Ensure ventilation projects modelled, planned, scheduled, and communicated in a timely manner.
• Provide annual refresher training to the workforce- coordinate the preparation and presentation.
• Successful candidate should have the ability to trouble shoot and diagnose problems swiftly.
• Work closely with mine planning, survey, geology, maintenance and operations to ensure continuous improvement of mine ventilation.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.
• Familiarity with mine ventilation principles.
• Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to work within a team-based environment.
• Working knowledge and experience with mine modelling software.
• Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of ventilation modelling software.

Education and Experience:

• BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1-5 years engineering experience or 7-8 years equivalent working experience- preferred

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.