Sand Plant Operator 1 or 2
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Sibanye Stillwater
Big Timber, MT, US
Summary
The Sand Plant Operator is responsible for operating underground backfill plants and high-pressure slurry pumping systems. They must also monitor silo filling, perform routine maintenance, and maintain accurate operational records.
Job Description
Sand Plant Operator 1 or 2
Location:
East Boulder Mine - EB
Schedule:
Rotating - 5x4x4x5
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Operates underground backfill plants.
- Operates high- pressure slurry pumping systems.
- Monitors the slurry silo filling. Coordinates intake and output from silos.
- Monitors the slurry intake and output to the Geho back fill pumps at the sand plants as required.
- Draw density samples and record pertinent data related to back fill operations.
- Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot breakdowns.
- Maintain operational records on a shift-by-shift basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Stationary equipment operations and maintenance background.
- Piping and valve installation/maintenance.
- Monitor slurry silo filling and maintain both sand plants.
- Monitor and maintain sand pours.
- Communication skills-written and verbal.
- Perform backfill audits.
- Technical and mechanical aptitude.
- Authorized to handle explosives per the Safe Explosives Act and be familiar with their use.
- Must meet the Task Matrix Proficiency Levels for a Sand Plant Operator 1 or 2 (See Task Matrix).
- Must meet the Physical Requirements for the Sand Plant Operator 1 or 2 (see Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in the HR Office).
- Understanding of and strong commitment to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Preferred:
- Mobile equipment experience.
- Previous sand plant 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.
Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing Group with a diverse portfolio of projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost global recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations.
Sibanye-Stillwater has established itself as one of the world’s largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper and cobalt. The Group has recently begun to build and diversify its asset portfolio into battery metals mining and processing and is increasing its presence in the circular economy by growing and diversifying its recycling and tailings reprocessing operations globally.
Founded
2013
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Mining
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Libanon, Westonaria, Gauteng
Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational mining and metals processing Group with a diverse portfolio of projects and investments across five continents. The Group is also one of the foremost global recyclers of PGM autocatalysts and has interests in leading mine tailings retreatment operations.
Sibanye-Stillwater has established itself as one of the world’s largest primary producers of platinum, palladium, and rhodium and is a top tier gold producer. It also produces and refines iridium and ruthenium, nickel, chrome, copper and cobalt. The Group has recently begun to build and diversify its asset portfolio into battery metals mining and processing and is increasing its presence in the circular economy by growing and diversifying its recycling and tailings reprocessing operations globally.
Founded
2013
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Mining
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Libanon, Westonaria, Gauteng