Ventilation Engineer: Mine Systems & Optimization

Sibanye Stillwater; Big Timber (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is hiring for an Engineer 1–3 (Ventilation) at the East Boulder Mine in McLeod, MT. The role oversees primary and secondary ventilation systems, ensuring compliance with mine regulations and safety standards while leveraging smart technologies to improve efficiency.

You will run ventilation surveys, perform simulations, and work with planning, survey, geology, and maintenance teams to sustain continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1–5 years engineering experience or 7–8 years equivalent.
• Leads and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize ventilation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the Ventilation system at the Stillwater Mine—primary and secondary.
• Ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures and mine legislation re contaminants and gases.
• Conduct ventilation surveys (air quality, volumes, pressure); report quarterly to workforce and management.
• Participate in emergency responses (mine fire).
• Perform ventilation simulations; optimize the system and mitigate leakage.
• Prepare design development and production area write-ups.
• Incorporate smart technology to improve ventilation efficiency.
• Model, schedule, and communicate ventilation projects.
• Provide annual refresher training and presentations to workforce.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems quickly.
• Collaborate with mine planning, survey, geology, maintenance, and operations for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Mine ventilation principles

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

MSHA regulations

Mine modelling software

Cost and schedule variance

Education

BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Word

Mine modelling software

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater is hiring for an Engineer 1–3 (Ventilation) at the East Boulder Mine in McLeod, MT. The role oversees primary and secondary ventilation systems, ensuring compliance with mine regulations and safety standards while leveraging smart technologies to improve efficiency.

You will run ventilation surveys, perform simulations, and work with planning, survey, geology, and maintenance teams to sustain continuous improvements.