Mine Engineer: Stope Design & Short-Range Planning

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

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.