Mine Engineer 1-3

Sibanye Stillwater; Nye (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in Nye, MT is seeking a Mine Engineer to support production stope designs and mine planning. Responsibilities include preparing yearly production budgets and conducting assessments of ground control needs. An ideal candidate will have a BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent and 1-5 years of experience in the field, demonstrated leadership qualities, and strong technical skills, including familiarity with AutoCAD. The company values diversity and offers an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of engineering experience or 5-8 years equivalent working experience.
• Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• Proven short-range mine planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for production stope designs.
• Prepare yearly production budgets and forecasts.
• Assess ground control needs and ventilation assessments.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Safety focus

Rock mechanics familiarity

AutoCAD skills

Communication skills

MSHA regulations understanding

Teamwork

Mine modeling software knowledge

Cost and schedule variance understanding

Education

BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Deswik mine design/scheduling software

Excel

Word

Job description

Mine Engineer 1-5

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

Required:

• 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.