UG Construction Planner

Sibanye Stillwater•Nye, MT

3d•$86,400 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Sibanye Stillwater as a Underground Construction Planner, where your expertise will directly contribute to our commitment to safety and high performance. This onsite role offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in dynamic underground construction projects, collaborating with a skilled team that values traditional professionalism. With a competitive annual salary ranging from $86,400.00 to $96,000.00, you will be recognized for your contributions right from the start. This position allows you to play a critical role in shaping the company's success while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment that prioritizes delivering excellence. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Step into a vibrant culture where your input matters, and help drive successful outcomes in the evolving landscape of skilled labor and trade. What does a UG Construction Planner do? As a Construction Planner at Sibanye Stillwater, you will directly report to the Mine Support Construction General Foreman, playing a vital role in ensuring the success of operational and capital projects at the Stillwater Mine. Your responsibilities will encompass providing essential planning and scheduling support to the construction team, conducting QA/QC audits of field-related work, and driving initiatives aimed at process optimization. You will engage in project support that enhances the development and progress tracking of both operational and capital infrastructure projects, ensuring that every aspect of construction aligns with our high-performance culture. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by improving efficiencies and contributing to the overall success of our mining operations. Are you the UG Construction Planner we're looking for? To excel in the Construction Planner role at Sibanye Stillwater, a diverse skill set and relevant experience are essential. Candidates should possess a solid foundation in engineering, ideally supported by a degree in a related field, alongside 0-3 years of relevant mine experience. Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Projects), and JD Edwards (or equivalent) is crucial for managing tasks efficiently, including conducting QA/QC audits and organizing work order backlogs. Strong troubleshooting and problem-diagnosing skills will enable you to address challenges effectively while coordinating closely with mine support groups to ensure project scopes are met. You will need to demonstrate leadership qualities-character, teamwork, and clear communication-as you collaborate with various stakeholders, including shift supervisors and contractors. A good understanding of narrow vein underground mine operations, coupled with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, will drive continuous improvement and optimize project execution.

Requirements

Engineering Degree or related field with 0-3 years' relevant mine experience
Experience with AutoCAD
Microsoft Office Suite (Projects)
JDE or equivalent
Ability to work within both a team environment and independently
Good communication skills
Working knowledge and understanding of narrow vein underground mine operations
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems
Work closely with mine support groups to ensure identified needs are addressed through project scope and execution
Manage projects of various size and complexity

Nice To Haves

Leadership qualities including character, teamwork, communication, business sense and vision

Responsibilities

Provide essential planning and scheduling support to the construction team
Conduct QA/QC audits of field-related work
Drive initiatives aimed at process optimization
Engage in project support that enhances the development and progress tracking of both operational and capital infrastructure projects
Ensure a safe working environment so that 'Everyone goes home safe Today'
Attend daily lineouts for collaboration on daily priorities
Meet with shift Supervisors/Leadmen regarding construction equipment priorities and review the events and work in progress during the previous shift
Attend weekly and quarterly planning meetings to set priorities to meet the mine plan
Organize and schedule through JD Edwards; Work Order Backlogs from information gathered from Work Requests and PM Check Sheets
Initiate Work Orders for planned work requested in weekly planning meetings
Coordinate with other planners on the same job plan
Allocate or reserve materials and/or initiate warehouse pick tickets for scheduled work
Ensure all information needed to support the planning process and creation of job packages are complete
Support responsibility to contact vendors concerning estimated pricing and availability of parts
Assist in arranging support crafts and contractors as needed for scheduled jobs
Provide information to update drawings, parts list, job steps etc. as the job is complete
Work as part of a team to help research and develop technological advances inefficiencies and operating systems and ensure changes integrate with existing infrastructure
Cover shift supervisor's duties as needed during absences