Mine Engineer 1-3

Sibanye-Stillwater LTD; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking an Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Mine to provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning at East Boulder Mine in McLeod, MT. The role covers ramp and fill, cut and fill, ventilation, and coordination with rock mechanics and ventilation engineers to ensure safe, efficient mining operations.

The position requires a BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1–5 years of engineering experience, or 5–8 years equivalent.

Qualifications

• BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1-5 years engineering experience, or 5-8 years equivalent working experience.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities; safety-focused.
• Experience with mine planning, stope design, and budgeting.
• Familiarity with rock mechanics and mine ventilation principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning.
• Mine planning includes stope and access design, and stope infrastructure requirements.
• Prepare yearly production budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and manpower budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Rock mechanics

AutoCAD

Excel

Communications

MSHA knowledge

Mine modeling software

Education

BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Deswik

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Job description

Provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning. Mine planning includes stope and access design, along with stope infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure encompasses but is not limited to ventilation boreholes, muck passes, mine drainage, and electrical installations. Mining methods include ramp and fill, cut and fill (both mechanized and slusher supported), uphole longhole stopes, and underhand mining with paste backfill. Mine planning includes assessment of ground control needs (in conjunction with rock mechanics engineers), ventilation assessments (in conjunction with ventilation engineer), geological constraints or opportunities (with production geologists), and estimations of economic viability against varying operating parameters. Prepare yearly production budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, manpower budgets, and reconcile forecasts with achievements.

Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Mine

Location

East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT

Schedule

5x2, 4x3 - 9-hour days

Job Responsibilities And Duties

Provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning. Mine planning includes stope and access design, along with stope infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure encompasses but is not limited to ventilation boreholes, muck passes, mine drainage, and electrical installations. Mining methods include ramp and fill, cut and fill (both mechanized and slusher supported), uphole longhole stopes, and underhand mining with paste backfill. Mine planning includes assessment of ground control needs (in conjunction with rock mechanics engineers), ventilation assessments (in conjunction with ventilation engineer), geological constraints or opportunities (with production geologists), and estimations of economic viability against varying operating parameters. Prepare yearly production budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, manpower budgets, and reconcile forecasts with achievements.

Required

Qualifications and Skills

• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.
• Strong focus on safety while completing all tasks.
• Familiarity with rock mechanics and 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 modeling software.
• Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance.

Preferred

• Proven short-range mine planning and scheduling experience.
• Proficient use of Deswik mine design/scheduling software package.

Education And Experience

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