U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 124-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics, and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 800 diversified products to customers across our end markets.
U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays, and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer, and more efficient. The company has 26 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
The Mine Superintendent is based at our Middleton, TN site, and provides leadership and support to our Heavy Equipment Operators, Exploration Drillers, Mine Crew Chief and Mine Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Manage all aspects of the mining operation, including safety and the day-to-day management of the mining and exploration drilling team.
- The development of comprehensive block models and mine plans as needed to support short and long range mine plans and create weekly production goals so that they can be carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
- Mobilize and demobilize mining equipment to several mining sites so that ore stockpiles are maintained and characterized ahead of demand at our processing facility.
- Participates in mining feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, capital and operating costs, and manpower and production requirements.
- Serves as Project Manager or technical expert, on large/complex site expansion or modification projects.
- Manage contracted mining when required.
- Provide technical direction for engineering, exploration, and mining team(s).
- Ensure that operations maintain compliance with local, state, and federal agencies regarding safety and environmental compliance.
- Direct the evaluation of opportunities for land acquisition and development as required.
- Assist in the maintenance of records for lease payments, royalties, contracted mining payments and mining claims.
- Prepare capital justifications for new equipment purchases and major components.
- Leading an organization from “adequacy” to “best in the business” by driving improvements in mine planning, extraction and operations.
- Managing environmental requirements for compliance with laws and policies.
- Driving culture change and performance management/accountability across the mining operation.
- Understanding and managing financial results.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering preferred
- Mine planning software (i.e., Surpac or Mincom) and surveying with GPS.
- Organization skills.
- Interpersonal and communication skills. S
- Strong analytical and financial skills.
- PowerPoint presentation skills to illustrate exploration and mine planning projects, cost, timing, alternatives, and contingencies.
- Ability to blend coaching, modeling, managing, and recruiting to drive improved results effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
TRAVEL REQUIREMETS: N/A
U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.
