Engineer 1, 2, or 3 - Ventilation - SWM

Engineer 1, 2, or 3

• Ventilation Location:

  Stillwater Mine

• Nye, MT Schedule:

  5x2, 4x3
• 9-hour days

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

At Sibanye-Stillwater, the Ventilation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and managing the primary and secondary ventilation systems at the mine. The Ventilation Engineers will provide engineering support to all areas of the mine to ensure that proper ventilation systems are in place and changes are communicated. Maintain and manage the Ventilation system at the Stillwater Mine

• primary and secondary.

Ensure adherence to standards, policies, procedures and to mine legislation in regard to contaminants and mine gases. Ensure ventilation surveys including air quality, volumes and pressure occur, data compiled and presented to workforce and management every quarter. Participate in emergency responses in the event of a mine fire. Perform ventilation simulations and optimize the mines ventilation system including leakage mitigation, infrastructure improvement, etc. Perform ventilation simulations and complete a write up for designed development and production working areas. Incorporate smart technology to improve mine ventilation efficiencies. Ensure ventilation projects modelled, planned, scheduled, and communicated in a timely manner. Provide annual refresher training to the workforce

• coordinate the preparation and presentation.

Successful candidate should have the ability to trouble shoot and diagnose problems swiftly. Work closely with mine planning, survey, geology, maintenance and operations to ensure continuous improvement of mine ventilation.

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision. Familiarity with 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 modelling software. Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of ventilation modelling software.

Education and Experience:

BS in Mine Engineering or equivalent with mining experience such as internships or past work experience preferred. 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.