Mine Manager

Job location:
Lompoc, California, USA
Created moment:
July 26, 2024
Job reference:
REQ - 08505

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Mine Manager

Job Summary

The Mine Manager will be responsible for the management of Quarry and Washer Operations for the Lompoc Operation. The Mine Manager will also manage the mining department at Lompoc in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to achieve production, cost, and quality goals.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervising all mining and washing operations, mining supervisors, changing methods and operations as necessary to ensure adequate supplies of crude ore are available for processing plants.

  • Evaluates the use of mine labor, equipment, and materials to achieve efficient and best cost operations.

  • Directs all departmental operations in such a manner that all projects are completed in a timely manner, employees are managed effectively and fairly, and all records are maintained accurately.    

  • Twenty-four hour responsibility for all mining operations, equipment, employee safety, and issues affecting the mining operation.

  • Develops and implements short and long term mine plans, including equipment recommendation, selection and procurement to achieve production and cost goals.

  • Develops departmental budgets and tracks actual vs budgetary goals.

  • Participate in the development and installation of capital projects, including both mining equipment and crude ore handling facilities.

  • Trouble-shooting mine and washer problems as they arise.

  • Maintaining ISO certification through procedures and audits.

  • Responsible for counseling, hiring and terminating employees as needed. 

  • Responsible for securing and managing vendor relationships for mining/washer equipment maintenance and repair, drilling and blasting services, and miscellaneous support materials. Meet with vendors/contractors as necessary to handle vendor issues.

  • Promote safety consciousness, good housekeeping and maintain a safe work environment.  Direct departmental safety initiatives.

  • Provide necessary inputs to the strategic planning and total facility budget process for the Sylacauga Operation.

  • Monitor and insure environmental compliance for the mining operation.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with people from all levels of the organization, vendors and customers.

  • Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively and to meet deadlines.

  • Technical knowledge of mining and mining equipment.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and IFS.

  • Good leadership, interpersonal, organizational skills with the ability to effectively supervise diverse work groups.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • BS degree in a technical field (preferably mining, civil, or geological engineering).

  • 5+ years quarry or mining experience (preferably hard rock mining).

  • 3+ years supervisory experience in mining, quarrying, maintenance, or processing environment.

IMERYS... Mineral Solutions to create tomorrow's world.  Imerys is a Paris based Global Leader, who transforms minerals into thousands of high valued specialty mineral products essential for our Customers' Products. 

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000.USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. In addition, Imerys provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K match savings plan, and holidays.

Position Type

Part time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.