General Manager Corporate Mine Planning

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Full Time Tomah, WI, US

Salary: $ Annually

Come join the Smart Sand team!

We are a fully integrated sand supply and services company, offering complete sand, logistics, storage, and management solutions to our customers with our in-basin trans-loading terminals and our smart system storage capabilities. We own and operate premium frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois, which have access to three Class I rail lines, allowing us to deliver products substantially anywhere in the United States and Canada.

Come join the Smart Sand team!

We are a fully integrated sand supply and services company, offering complete sand, logistics, storage, and management solutions to our customers with our in-basin trans-loading terminals and our smart system storage capabilities. We own and operate premium frac sand mines and related processing facilities in Wisconsin and Illinois, which have access to three Class I rail lines, allowing us to deliver products substantially anywhere in the United States and Canada.

The position is responsible for developing short and long term mine, tailings, and reclamation plans. In the execution of those plants, advising Smart Sand mining operations in various areas to create the most efficient and sustainable mining process. These areas include but not limited to Drilling & Blasting, Mine Dewatering, Extraction, Haulage, Capital Projects, Reclamation, Permit Compliance, Community Relations, and Environmental.

This position will work under the direction of the VP of Mining Operations; and will require working in close collaboration with Smart Sand managers. This position is based at our Oakdale, WI facility, but will require travel to other Smart Sand locations.

• Understand MSHA requirements and Smart Sand safety policies and procedures. Be a champion and leader for safety, and continuously promote ideas to provide the safest possible work environment.
• Understand and be an expert in Smart Sand Mining practices and the various operational areas of the business (Drilling & Blasting, Mine Dewatering, Extraction, Haulage, Capital Projects, Reclamation, Permit Compliance, Community Relations, and Environmental, etc.)
• Create Short Term (1 year), Long Term (5 year), and Life of Mine Plans for active mining sites at Oakdale, Utica, and Blair.
• Work very closely with the Oakdale, Utica and Blair Management team on execution of short term mine plans and provide feedback on best practices for efficiency and sustainability.
• Advise on reserve quality and resulting product mix for both active and potential future reserves. Periodically validate those analysis against plant performance and production splits.
• Identify risks to be mitigated, and projects required for sustained operation. Provide input to 5-year capital plan to ensure these projects are budgeted and can be completed in a timely fashion.
• Review production records for accuracy and applicability and recommend/implement improvements.
• Organize and Maintain Smart Sand records/systems applicable to mining and associated functions.
• Understand and be an expert in mining methods and equipment management including but not limited to data collection, interpretation, and trend tracking.
• On a regular basis, inspect the Smart Sand mining operations for potential issues.
• Maintain cordial and professional rapport with regulators.
• Along with the environmental group, be an expert in air and water permit conditions and requirements to ensure facility-wide compliance with fugitive emissions, water discharge, and all…