Mine Manager

The Position

Mine Manager

Job Summary

The Mine Manager is responsible for ensuring a consistent quality of ROM (Run of Mine) to the production facility. The Mine Manager follows long term mine planning guidance, establishes short to medium term mine plans as a support mechanism, assures consistent ore balance and maintains mining, quality and performance data to support planning and reconciliation. Developing criteria for push backs and exploration ventures is critical. Responsibilities include all mine operations and property required activities, crushing and screening, mobile equipment integrity, surveying, short term planning, health, safety and environmental compliance and supervision of salaried and hourly personnel.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for ensuring a consistent quality of ROM (Run of Mine) to the production facility

Manage and haul mine and plant waste (as required) to properly maintained storage areas

Coordinates ore sampling, analytical data management and ore control to provide graded feed to the plant and provide control data for incorporation into mine models and plans

Develops and maintains short term mine plans within the guidance of the long term mine plan to support 1-5 year planning. Supports annual reconciliation of each year’s plan with mine and crusher data collection, survey control and annual plan updates

Formulates department schedules and communicates such to supervisors and hourly personnel for implementation of operations and maintenance. Review maintenance schedules of major pieces of equipment to maximize equipment availability in a cost-effective manner while minimizing down time and un-scheduled repairs

Monitors and manages fugitive emissions such as dust and hydrocarbons from quarry operations, ensures APCD Permit compliance

Complies with all Federal Metal and Non-metallic Mine Safety and Health Standards (MSHA 30 CFR) and IMERYS Safety Standards

Participates in Staff Meetings to interact with The Operations Manager and other Department Managers. Supports discussion of production schedules, quality issues, agree on employee relations and plan future events which have potential impact to the group

Participates in monthly cost book meetings to review unit operations, production costs, customer issues and risk mitigation

Prepares Capital Expense Requests (CERs) for the purchase or lease of equipment utilized in the mining process such as heavy equipment, pumps, crushers and maintenance facilities

Performs administrative functions and audits as required to manage labor, equipment, performance, cost and reporting

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

Manages mining grounds maintenance ensuring land integrity

Conducts mine tours as requested by management

Partners with the Mine Planning Department to ensure reclamation plans accurately reflect current mine workings

Maintains the on-site water recycling and handling system

Ensures mine regulatory / compliance monitoring equipment is maintained per scheduled intervals and specifications

Maintains focus of idled mine workings and reports on deficiencies

Education and Experience Requirements

B.S. in Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering or Geological Engineering

Minimum 2 years of experience in operations, mine planning and maintenance

Supervisory or leadership experience

Engineering skills related to the mining process such as, but not limited to, mine planning, surveying, stockpile estimation, pumping systems, extraction techniques, slope stability, drainage design, dump stability, haul road design, etc.

Responsible for producing the annual capital and operating budget for the quarries

Negotiating: Must be able to negotiate with vendors and others to acquire competitive pricing on equipment, supplies and services on behalf of the company

Interpersonal relationships; must be able to successfully interact with all levels of employees to maintain open lines of communications

Office skills including use of e-mail, IFS, fax and word-processing. Must be competent in Mine planning software, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint

Office organization; must be able to produce/organize and maintain files in an orderly fashion

Must be able to successfully interact with vendors to insure cost efficient supply of parts and service, scheduling of unusual work and testing of new products

Good problem solving skills and able to operate independently

Must be able to simultaneously control multiple tasks and initiatives in multiple locations

Obtain and hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) to fly a drone above the mine site.

Physical Conditions of Employment:

Sitting – 30%

Standing – 20%

Walking – 50%

Physical activities include but are not limited to:

Constantly talking

Constantly hearing

Frequently needing to differentiate color

Frequently operating a computer

Frequently lifting and carrying 50 pounds

Frequently climbing stairs/ladders

Frequently walking on slick uneven surfaces

Frequently operating a motor vehicle

Frequently working in a noisy/dusty environment

Salary range: approximately $110K - 130K based on experience plus bonus.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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