Engineer 1(Entry Level) - Mine

Location: Stillwater Mine

POSITION SUMMARY:

Entry Level position enrolled in a Mine Engineer Training Program to span approximately 6 months and 3 main departments in preparation for immediate transition into a Junior Level Mine Engineer position. The purpose of this initial entry-level training program is to develop a fundamental and basic understanding of underground, narrow-vein, hard-rock mining; especially as it pertains to the Stillwater Mine. Structured for exposure to the wide array of departments, processes, and individuals involved in making the Stillwater Mine a world-class operation.

Training Objectives Include :

• Learn the mine layout and processes
• Gain exposure to and develop an understanding of mine departments, their personnel, their interactions/dependencies, and their key functions within the operation
• Build a network of contacts & resources for future engineering tasks
• Assist in technical, managerial, and physical tasks; and perform studies on an "as needed" basis

Post-training, the primary responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Ensure a safe working environment so that 'Everyone goes home safe Today' in accordance with engineering practices and ethics.
• Collaborate with tech services, mining, and support groups to develop designs, plans, and schedules utilizing work management systems.
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, and other departments the designs, plans, and schedules developed as a collaborative team.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems, especially when arising with Engineering/Operations systems.
• Conduct engineering evaluations of systems and processes to identify and execute improvements in regards to safety, efficiency, and/or economics.

• Other tasks as designated by the Senior Engineer or their designate.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BS Mining Engineering Degree, Geological, Civil, Mechanical, or equivalent.
• Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision.
• Experience with CAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project.
• Ability to work within both a team environment and independently.
• Ability to exhibit good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn from and about a wide array of underground mining processes, positions, and skillsets.

QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with underground hard-rock mining processes.
• Familiarity with MSHA regulations.

Experience with Mining Specific CAD and Scheduling Software