Mine Engineer 1-3

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

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater LTD is seeking an mining engineer to provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT. You will work on stope/access design, ventilation, drainage and electrical installations, using diverse mining methods, and assess economic viability of plans.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of engineering experience, strong teamwork, and solid skills in rock mechanics, mine ventilation, and Deswik/AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent; 1–5 years engineering experience or 5–8 years equivalent work experience.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills; safety-focused in all tasks.
• Familiarity with rock mechanics and mine ventilation principles; good communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word; ability to model and analyze mine designs.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning.
• Assist with stope and access design and associated infrastructure requirements (ventilation boreholes, drainage, electrical).
• Apply various mining methods and assess economic viability under changing parameters.
• Prepare yearly production budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, and manpower budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Rock mechanics

Ventilation

Communication

MSHA regulations

Team player

Mine modeling software

Cost & schedule variance

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Education

BS in Mine Engineering

Equivalent experience 5-8 yrs

Tools

AutoCAD

Deswik

Mine modeling software

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.

Location:

Stillwater Mine - Nye, 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.

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.