Planner - UG Construction

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Construction Planner for the East Bould Mine (McLeod, MT). The role schedules and plans resources for operational and capital projects in the Construction department, ensuring alignment with company goals and asset protection.

Responsibilities include leading planning meetings, developing work plans, and coordinating with Operations/Maintenance on PMs and spares. Strong problem solving, communication, and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of construction planning or related field experience.
• Engineering degree or related field with relevant experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of mining operations and underground processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned work instructions to supervisors and hourly workforce.
• Schedule resources for operational and capital project work.
• Maintain safe work environment and safety culture.
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings.
• Prepare weekly/daily work plans and schedules.
• Support budget process and ensure cost compliance.

Skills

Mining environment knowledge

Technical communication

Planning & scheduling

Budget preparation

Communication skills

MS Office & ERP (Oracle/JDE)

Health, safety & environmental regs

Education

High school diploma and 5+ years construction planning

Engineering degree or related field

2 years supervisory experience

OSHA/MSHA regulations

Flexible combination of qualifications

Tools

Oracle/JDE or equivalent

Job description

Planner - UG Construction

Location:

East Bould Mine - McLeod, MT

Schedule:

7X7 Rotating

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Construction Planner will provide planned work instructions to supervisors and the hourly workforce in the Construction department. This position uses hands-on experience, training and knowledge to schedule and plan the resources needed for the completion of operational and capital project work. The Construction Planner understands and can articulate the specific short term and the general, longer-term goals of the company and always maintains, protects and preserves the facilities' assets. The Construction Planner will undertake the duties and responsibilities ranging from project support, conducting QA/QC audits of field related work, and driving initiatives for process optimization. This position will also carry out duties supporting the construction team in the development and progress tracking of work on operational and capital infrastructure projects. Must have excellent troubleshooting ability, good communication skills, technical knowledge of production and process equipment, mine processes, and computer operations with the ability to effectively facilitate planning meetings with mine personnel.

The Construction Planner's primary duties are:

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• Ensure that Safety and Environmental Excellence is practiced throughout the facility.
• Set and maintain standards and expectations for quality housekeeping requirements.
• Communicate construction and safety goals with the crew and perform record keeping duties as directed.
• Facilitate weekly planning meetings, daily, and other long-term project planning and scheduling meetings.
• Prepare weekly and daily work plans and schedules accordingly.
• Plan construction activities for long- and short-term scheduling.
• Schedule required weekly construction activities based on available manpower and resources.
• Cover shift supervisor's duties as needed during absences.
• Participate in the construction budget process and ensure budget/cost compliance.
• Interface with materials management regarding procurement, spares, repairs and warranty issues.
• Fit and Defit Serialized spares.
• Prepare Work Orders and collaborate with the Operations and Maintenance department on project
• requirements and activities. Execute and document Preventive Maintenance (PM) activities.
• Screen incoming work orders for priority, scope and level of planning required.
• Conduct field walk-arounds to determine scope of work.
• Build and maintain Bill of Materials/kitting and Model Work Orders/ Standard Jobs.
• Develop standards, policies, and technological advancements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of procedures and functions in a mining environment.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical drawings and specification documents.
• Detailed understanding of the planning/scheduling process.
• Proficiency in the preparation of operating and capital budgets.
• Well established communication, interpersonal, and record keeping skills.
• Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite to include Word and Excel) and ERP software (Oracle/JDE or equivalent).
• Experience with, and understanding of, health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of construction planning or related field experience
• Engineering Degree or related field with relevant experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations
• Any reasonable combination of the above qualifications.

Working knowledge and understanding of narrow vein underground mine operations. Working knowledge and understanding of narrow vein underground mine operations. 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.