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Engineer - Mine Planning

Employer
Sibanye Stillwater Mining Company
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 30, 2021

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Category
Accounting, Engineering, Mining Production
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Planning Engineer

Location: East Boulder Mine - (Greater Big Timber, MT Area)

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide engineering support for production stoping, development, and underground projects at the East Boulder Mine. Mine planning including stope and access design, along with infrastructure requirements. Infrastructure encompasses but is not limited to ventilation, muck passes, mine drainage, and electrical installations. Mining methods include ramp and fill, cut and fill, longhole stopes, and various vertical and lateral development methods. Engineering support also includes Surface Projects such as pipelines, structural concrete, bridges, lined ponds, commercial/industrial buildings. Mine planning includes assessment of ground control needs (in conjunction with rock mechanics engineers), ventilation assessments (in conjunction with ventilation engineers), geological constraints or opportunities (with production geologists), and estimations of economic viability against varying operating parameters. Assist in yearly production budgets, monthly and quarterly forecasts, manpower budgets, capital budgets, and reconcile forecasts with achievements.

Projects range from the simple to very complex and encompass all facets of the operation from the surface physical plant to underground infrastructure installations. May include, but not limited to, backfill distribution, utility distribution and improvement, mine pumping and dewatering requirements, muck flow logistics and transport (infrastructure raises, conveyors, rail, skipping, etc), process improvements, mine ventilation, and long term storage for process by-product. Preparation of yearly operating budgets with emphasis on capital expenditures, the justification of such, and procurement of services required.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Two to five years mine engineering experience
  • BS in Mining, Geological, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense, and vision
  • Strong computer skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
  • Basic to Intermediate understanding of MSHA regulations
  • Proven ability to work within a team-based environment
  • Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

  • Proven Mine Project planning, estimation, procurement, and scheduling experience
  • Working knowledge with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6 scheduling software
  • Familiarity with rock mechanics and mine ventilation principles
  • Proficient use of the Vulcan / Deswik or other 3D mine design planning software packages
  • Familiarity with cost reporting and cost tracking analysis

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