Engineer - Rock Mechanics

Sibanye-Stillwater LTD; Nye (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater Ltd is seeking a Rock Mechanic Engineer to perform ground control assessments, provide ground quality recommendations for current and future mine designs, and input to planning cycles. The role supports underground audits and adherence to company standards.

You will help develop Ground Control Management Plans, review development proposals, and explore rock mechanics technologies for monitoring and support. Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Geological Engineering or equivalent with mining experience.
• Internships or past work experience in mining are acceptable.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment and safety culture.
• Ensure Environmental Excellence is practiced within area of responsibility.
• Participate in safety programs (PGI, Safety Meetings, etc.).
• Review and approve development and stope extraction proposals—design and sequence.
• Assist in developing and communicating Ground Control Management Plan and SOP revisions.
• Research and potential application of underground rock mechanics in design, monitoring, and support.
• Quality control and quality assurance of ground support, backfill, and shotcrete.
• Assist foremen and others in mining areas in executing the plan.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Autonomous work

Mining methods knowledge

Geotechnical engineering fundamentals

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

MSHA familiarity

Mine modelling software

Education

BS in Geological Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Vulcan

Deswik

Mine modelling software

Job description

Job Responsibilities And Duties

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Rock Mechanic Engineer is responsible for carrying out ground control assessments and providing ground control and ground quality recommendations for existing and future mine designs. The Rock Mechanic Engineer will provide input to weekly and monthly planning processes as well as regularly perform underground audits of ground quality and installed ground support for adherence to Company ground control standards. Other responsibilities and duties may include:

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Ensure that Environmental Excellence is practiced with in area of responsibility.
• Participate in group, department, divisional, & company safety programs (PGI, Safety Meetings, etc.).
• Review and approve all development and stope extraction proposals- design and sequence.
• Assist in development & communication of Ground Control Management Plan, revisions to SOPs, and other ground control related documents.
• Research, and possible application of underground rock mechanics technology in design, monitoring, and support.
• Quality control and quality assurance of ground support, backfill, and shotcrete.
• Other responsibilities include assisting the general foremen and others in the individual mining areas in the execution of the plan.

Job Responsibilities And Duties

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Rock Mechanic Engineer is responsible for carrying out ground control assessments and providing ground control and ground quality recommendations for existing and future mine designs. The Rock Mechanic Engineer will provide input to weekly and monthly planning processes as well as regularly perform underground audits of ground quality and installed ground support for adherence to Company ground control standards. Other responsibilities and duties may include:

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Ensure that Environmental Excellence is practiced with in area of responsibility.
• Participate in group, department, divisional, & company safety programs (PGI, Safety Meetings, etc.).
• Review and approve all development and stope extraction proposals- design and sequence.
• Mechanics Engineer.
• Assist in development & communication of Ground Control Management Plan, revisions to SOPs, and other ground control related documents.
• Research, and possible application of underground rock mechanics technology in design, monitoring, and support.
• Quality control and quality assurance of ground support, backfill, and shotcrete.
• Other responsibilities include assisting the general foremen and others in the individual mining areas in the execution of the plan.

Engineer 1-4 – Rock Mechanics

Location:

Stillwater Mine – Nye, MT

Schedule

5x4, 4x5 - 11.5-hour days

Qualifications and Skills

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, as well as, within a team-based environment.
• Familiarity with multiple mining method principles and theories.
• Solid understanding of the fundamentals of geotechnical or geological engineering.
• Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Basic understanding of MSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge and experience with mine modelling and/or geotechnical mining software.
• Intermediate to advance understanding of MSHA regulations.

Preferred

• Proven short-range mine planning and scheduling experience.
• Proficient use of the Vulcan / Deswik or other 3D mine design planning software packages.
• Familiarity with cost reporting and cost tracking analysis.

Education And Experience

BS in Geological Engineering or equivalent with mining experience such as internships or past work experience.

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.