Underground Backfill & Construction Supervisor

Sibanye Stillwater; Nye (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Supervisor for Underground Backfill & Construction at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT. The role unlocks weekly plans into shift-ready work, directing backfill, barricades, concrete, piping, and underground service installs.

The position requires leadership, 5+ years in underground hard-rock mining, and relevant certifications. You will ensure compliance, safety, and timely delivery of mine infrastructure with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years underground hard-rock mining experience.
• Ability to obtain required certifications for backfill and construction.
• Leadership experience coordinating crews and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient underground backfill and construction execution.
• Convert weekly plan into resource-ready shift work.
• Direct backfill placement, barricade and bulkhead work, concrete, shotcrete, piping, pumping, excavation, fabrication, and underground service installations.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services, and contractors to support mine objectives.
• Verify work readiness and quality, manage variance, escalate constraints, and provide accurate field information for safe sequencing and cost control.
• Monitor crew fitness-for-duty and intervene when needed per approved policies.
• Conduct pre-shift reviews to clarify assignments, hazards, controls, sequence, and resource needs.
• Provide real-time coaching, recognition, and corrective feedback.
• Direct backfill preparation and placement including area readiness, barricades, pipeline routes, material delivery, curing, and release of completed work.
• Oversee underground construction and rehabilitation including excavation, concrete, piping, fittings, ventilation, and mine infrastructure.
• Coordinate with Mine Ops, Maintenance, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and contractors on design, work-front readiness, and turnover.
• Maintain environmental compliance for cementitious materials, water, spills, dust, and waste.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Planning

Adaptability

Backfill methods

MSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Degree in mining or related field preferred

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Supervisor for Underground Backfill & Construction at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT. The role unlocks weekly plans into shift-ready work, directing backfill, barricades, concrete, piping, and underground service installs.

The position requires leadership, 5+ years in underground hard-rock mining, and relevant certifications. You will ensure compliance, safety, and timely delivery of mine infrastructure with a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.