Underground Sand Plant Operator – Backfill Pro

Sibanye Stillwater; Nye (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Sand Plant Operator at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT. The role involves operating underground backfill plants and high-pressure slurry systems, with careful monitoring of silos and pump output.

The candidate will collect density samples, perform maintenance, and maintain shift records, while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards. A rotating 5x4x4x5 schedule applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in stationary equipment operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of piping/valve installation/maintenance.
• Ability to monitor slurry silos and coordinate intake/output.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Familiarity with backfill audits and data recording.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Authorized to handle explosives per Safe Explosives Act.

Responsibilities

• Operates underground backfill plants.
• Operates high-pressure slurry pumping systems.
• Monitors slurry silo filling and coordinates intake/output.
• Monitors slurry intake/output to Geho backfill pumps.
• Draw density samples and record related data.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns.
• Maintain shift-by-shift operational records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Piping & valves

Silo monitoring

Backfill audits

Mechanical aptitude

Explosives handling

HSE compliance

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Sand Plant Operator at the Stillwater Mine in Nye, MT. The role involves operating underground backfill plants and high-pressure slurry systems, with careful monitoring of silos and pump output.

The candidate will collect density samples, perform maintenance, and maintain shift records, while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards. A rotating 5x4x4x5 schedule applies.