Engineer Production 1, 2, or 3

Location: Stillwater Mine

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide engineering support for production stope designs and short-range to medium-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 long hole stopes, and underhand mining with paste and CRF 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.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent
• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Proven short-range mine planning and scheduling experience
• 2-5 years of engineering experience or 7-8 years equivalent working experience
• Experience in underground hard rock mining
• Proficient use of Deswik mine design/scheduling software package