The Mine Manager will be responsible for the management of Surface and Underground Mining, Crushing and Sampling Operations at their respective location (NYCO Mines in Willsboro, NY or our facility in Lompoc, CA). They will ensure that the mining operations are maintained in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to achieve production, cost, and quality goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise all mining, crushing, and sampling operations, mine employees & contractors, changing methods and operations as necessary to ensure adequate supplies of crude ore are available for processing plants.
- Evaluate the use of mine labor, equipment, and materials to achieve efficient and best cost operations.
- Direct all departmental operations to ensure timely project completion, effective and fair employee management, and accurate record maintenance.
- Maintain twenty-four hour responsibility for all mining operations, equipment, employee safety, and issues affecting the mining operation.
- Develop, execute and reconcile short term mine plans and collaborate with group planning team on long term mine plans.
- Develop departmental budgets and track actual performance vs budgetary goals. P&L responsibility for all mining, crushing and sampling activities.
- Participate in capital projects development, justification and installation.
- Trouble-shoot mine and crushing problems as they arise.
- Manage crude inventory levels and hauling to maintain appropriate inventory targets.
- Maintain quality standards through procedures and audits.
- Handle employee management, including counseling, hiring, and terminating as needed.
- Collaborate with Purchasing to secure and manage vendor relationships.
- Ensure ore delivery and waste stripping targets are met, communicating progress and issues effectively.
- Promote safety consciousness and maintain a safe work environment.
- Provide inputs to strategic planning and total facility budget process.
- Direct, monitor and ensure environmental compliance for the mining operation.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Project tracking and performance reporting abilities
- Multitasking and deadline management skills
- Technical knowledge of mining and mining equipment
- Proficiency in software applications for spreadsheets and presentations
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- BS degree in a technical field (preferably geology, mine or geological engineering)
- 5+ years quarry or mining experience (preferably hard rock mining with underground experience)
- 3+ years supervisory experience in mining, quarrying, maintenance, or processing environment
ABOUT IMERYS:
Imerys is a Paris-based Global Leader, transforming minerals into high-valued specialty mineral products essential for our Customers' Products. We offer competitive benefits including medical/dental insurance, 401K matching, paid vacation, and more.
Interested candidates should specify their preferred location (Willsboro, NY or Lompoc, CA) when applying.
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