Planner - UG Construction

Sibanye Stillwater•Big Timber, MT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Planner provides planned work instructions to supervisors and hourly employees in the Construction department. Using hands-on experience, training, and knowledge, the planner schedules and plans resources needed to complete operational and capital project work. The role supports construction projects, conducts field-work QA/QC audits, advances process optimization, and supports development and progress tracking for operational and capital infrastructure projects. The planner understands company goals, maintains and protects facility assets, and uses troubleshooting, communication, technical, and computer skills to facilitate planning meetings with mine personnel. The position also supports safety and environmental excellence, quality housekeeping, construction budgeting and cost compliance, materials management, work-order preparation, preventive maintenance, and construction planning and scheduling. It may cover shift-supervisor duties during absences.

Requirements

High school diploma and at least 5 years of construction planning or related field experience.
Knowledge of procedures and functions in a mining environment.
Ability to communicate with technical specialists and interpret technical drawings and specification documents.
Detailed understanding of planning and scheduling processes.
Proficiency in preparing operating and capital budgets.
Well-established communication, interpersonal, and record-keeping skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, and ERP software such as Oracle/JDE or equivalent.
Experience with and understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Experience with OSHA/MSHA regulations.
Working knowledge and understanding of narrow-vein underground mine operations.
Any reasonable combination of the stated qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Engineering degree or related field with relevant experience.
Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
Ensure Safety and Environmental Excellence is practiced throughout the facility.
Set and maintain standards and expectations for quality housekeeping.
Communicate construction and safety goals to the crew and perform record keeping as directed.
Facilitate weekly planning meetings and daily and long-term project planning and scheduling meetings.
Prepare weekly and daily work plans and schedules.
Plan construction activities for long- and short-term schedules.
Schedule weekly construction activities based on available manpower and resources.
Cover shift-supervisor duties as needed during absences.
Participate in the construction budget process and ensure budget and cost compliance.
Coordinate with materials management on procurement, spares, repairs, and warranty issues.
Fit and defit serialized spares.
Prepare work orders and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance on project requirements and activities.
Execute and document preventive maintenance activities.
Screen incoming work orders for priority, scope, and required level of planning.
Conduct field walk-arounds to determine work scope.
Build and maintain bills of materials, kitting, model work orders, and standard jobs.
Develop standards, policies, and technological advancements.
Support construction projects, conduct QA/QC audits of field work, and drive process-optimization initiatives.
Support the development and progress tracking of operational and capital infrastructure projects.