Engineer 1-4 - Rock Mechanics\n
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Location:\n

East Boulder Mine - McLeod, MT \n

Schedule:\n

5x2, 4x3 - 9-hour days\n

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5x4, 4x5 - 11.5-hour days\n
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Job Responsibilities and Duties:\n

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Rock Mechanic Engineer is responsible for carrying out ground control assessments and providing ground control and ground quality recommendations for existing and future mine designs. The Rock Mechanic Engineer will provide input to weekly and monthly planning processes as well as regularly perform underground audits of ground quality and installed ground support for adherence to Company ground control standards. Other responsibilities and duties may include: \n\nPromote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.\nEnsure that Environmental Excellence is practiced with in area of responsibility.\nParticipate in group, department, divisional, & company safety programs (PGI, Safety Meetings, etc.).\nReview and approve all development and stope extraction proposals- design and sequence.\nMechanics Engineer.\nAssist in development & communication of Ground Control Management Plan, revisions to SOPs, and other ground control related documents.\nResearch, and possible application of underground rock mechanics technology in design, monitoring, and support.\nQuality control and quality assurance of ground support, backfill, and shotcrete.\nOther responsibilities include assisting the general foremen and others in the individual mining areas in the execution of the plan.\n\n

Qualifications and Skills:\n

Required:\n\nWell-developed verbal and written communication skills.\nProven ability to work autonomously, as well as, within a team-based environment.\nFamiliarity with multiple mining method principles and theories. \nSolid understanding of the fundamentals of geotechnical or geological engineering. \nStrong computer skills in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.\nBasic understanding of MSHA regulations.\nWorking knowledge and experience with mine modelling and\/or geotechnical mining software.\nIntermediate to advance understanding of MSHA regulations.\n\n

Preferred:\n\nProven short-range mine planning and scheduling experience.\nProficient use of the Vulcan \/ Deswik or other 3D mine design planning software packages.\nFamiliarity with cost reporting and cost tracking analysis.\n\n

Education and Experience:\n

BS in Geological Engineering or equivalent with mining experience such as internships or past work experience.
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Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.