Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Mine
- Employer
- Sibanye Stillwater Mining Company
- Location
- Nye, Montana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Dec 22, 2022
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- Category
- Engineering, Mining Production
- Work Term
- Permanent
- Work Load
- Full Time
- Language
- English
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Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Mine
Location: Stillwater Mine
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
Location: Stillwater Mine
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with 1-5 years engineering experience or 5-8 years equivalent working experience
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- Proven short-range mine planning and scheduling experience
- Proficient use of Deswik mine design/scheduling software package
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