Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Engineer 2-5

Location:

Central Services - Columbus, MT

Schedule:

5-2-4-3 9hr Shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

At Sibanye-Stillwater, our Experienced Mine Engineer supports long-range and strategic engineering functions for the underground operations in Montana. Working within the Central Engineering Department, this role is responsible for life-of-mine planning, reserve estimation, capital forecasting, and strategic technical studies. The position is based in Columbus, Montana, with occasional travel to mine sites to collaborate with operational teams and support project implementation.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and maintain life-of-mine (LOM) plans for Stillwater and East Boulder operations.
• Support mineral reserve estimation and technical reporting in compliance with industry standards.
• Assist with multi-year capital budgeting and long-range forecasting.
• Contribute to feasibility and prefeasibility studies, including assessment of mining methods and infrastructure.
• Conduct strategic analysis and scenario planning to evaluate development and production options.
• Recommend improvements to mine designs, methods, and equipment to enhance safety, efficiency, and economics.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations of projects, expansions, and operational changes.
• Collaborate closely with site-based engineering teams to align strategic plans with operational execution.
• Travel periodically to mine sites for field assessments, coordination, and project support.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven mine planning and scheduling experience.
• Experience leading improvement initiatives.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, as well as, within a team-based environment.
• Intermediate to advance understanding of MSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with cost reporting and cost tracking analysis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient use of the Deswik or other 3D mine design planning software packages.
• Working knowledge and understanding of cost and schedule variance.

Education & Experience

• BS in Mining Engineering or equivalent with 2-15+ years engineering experience.

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.

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