Sibanye Stillwater→
Mine Engineer 1-3
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Nye,MT
Salary
$78k–$99k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
1 day ago
Skills
mine planningrock mechanicsmine ventilationautocaddeswik softwarecostschedule variancesafety focusmsha regulationsteam-based environmentleadership qualitiesteamworkcommunication skills
Job Description
Summary: Sibanye Stillwater is a mining company seeking a Mine Engineer 1-3 to provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning. The role involves mine planning, infrastructure design, and budget preparation, focusing on safety and collaboration with various engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities:
- Provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range planning
- Mine planning includes stope and access design, along with stope infrastructure requirements
- Infrastructure encompasses but is not limited to ventilation boreholes, muck passes, mine drainage, and electrical installations
- Mining methods include ramp and fill, cut and fill (both mechanized and slusher supported), uphole longhole stopes, and underhand mining with paste backfill
- Mine planning includes assessment of ground control needs (in conjunction with rock mechanics engineers), ventilation assessments (in conjunction with ventilation engineer), geological constraints or opportunities (with production geologists), and estimations of economic viability against varying operating parameters
- Prepare yearly production budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, manpower budgets, and reconcile forecasts with achievements
Required Qualifications:
- Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision
- Strong focus on safety while completing all tasks
- Familiarity with rock mechanics and mine ventilation principles
- Strong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of MSHA regulations
- Proven ability to work within a team-based environment
- Working knowledge and experience with mine modeling software
- Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance
- BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1-5 years engineering experience, or 5-8 years equivalent working experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven short-range mine planning and scheduling experience
- Proficient use of Deswik mine design/scheduling software package
Required Skills: Mine planning, Rock mechanics, Mine ventilation
Important Skills: AutoCAD, Deswik software, Cost, schedule variance
Nice-to-Have Skills: Safety focus, MSHA regulations, Team-based environment, Leadership qualities, Teamwork, Communication skills