Mine Manager Job Middleton Tennessee USA,Engineering

Location: Middleton

Mine Manager

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. Oversees hourly employees, ensure that everyone is set up for the day/week. Mine planning, software uploads, reviewing core quality and where they need to be in the mine, coordinating with maintenance and production, developing KPIs to ensure they are meeting production targets.

Work with production to find out what their needs are, kiln schedules - which will dictate what they are running for the week. Work with AutoCAD, identify where they will be going in the future. This could be a growth opportunity for a senior mining engineer or mining supervisor. The Mine Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all mining activities to meet or exceed mining production and ore control objectives while supervising crews at the site.

Essential Job Functions:

Direct supervision of the Mining crew and assigning daily tasks
Ensure all mining personnel and contractors work in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, company policies, standards, and procedures
Coordinate the mine's resources - people, equipment, consumables, and facilities to meet production targets
Ensure timely and proper reporting to all regulatory agencies, including TDEC and MDEQ
Complete all forms necessary for new, renewal, or modification of mining permits
Interact with government agencies during site visits and inspections
Ensure ore is being mined according to the mine plan and high standards for ore control are maintained
Coordinate with Corporate Mine Planning in the development of the site mine plan and exploration drilling strategies
Conduct on-site drilling to evaluate ore for production
Update mine maps and pit progression in AutoCaD or similar software while utilizing drone flights and GPS technology
Perform routine inspection of all machinery, equipment, and the mine site
Perform daily pre-shift briefings including safety and production topics
Meet performance metrics and communicate data to both the mining crew and staff at daily meeting
Conduct workplace exams and safety compliance audits
Meet operating budget for Mining Department
Ensure accurate payroll entries and approval of timecards
Manage crew scheduling to meet demand
Maintain safe and productive condition on haul roads and in mine floor
Enter fault reports into JDE and coordinate with Maintenance for timely repairs on mobile and fixed equipment
Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, and

Skills:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar
0-5 years in a mining environment
0-3 years of supervision experience
Experience around the operation of mobile equipment
Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or similar software
Experience dealing with government agencies