Position SummaryThe 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- 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 other regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to operational management, management of vendors, maintaining purchase orders.
- Work with management team on business expansion plans, special projects, community outreach, and sales support.
- Manage and direct projects through all phases, from planning to implementation.
- Works cooperatively to comply with facility-wide environmental and quality management systems.
- Work closely with peers on business problems.
- Act as a mentor to plant employees who have the skills, abilities, and/or education to expand their knowledge and capabilities in the mining area.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience- Minimum Bachelor's degree, Mining Engineering is preferred.
- CAD experience required; GIS experience preferred.
- Minimum 10 years' experience, preferably in industrial minerals or aggregate, with at least 3 years of direct mine planning responsibility.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Knowledge of the geologic systems in Wisconsin and Illinois, strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of methods of collection, analysis, and reporting of geologic, environmental and/or natural resource field data.
- A clear and effective communicator.
- Must be able to communicate and present information effectively to all levels of the organization from plant personnel to executive management.
- Ability to create (or be familiar with) cost analysis, justifications, and budgets.
- Knowledge of field and laboratory research methods.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulatory agencies and land management policies strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of environmental enforcement methods and techniques.
- Ability to identify and classify rocks, minerals, soils and geologic formation.
- Experienced in reviewing and ability to generate basic mineral reserve calculations.
- Experience in reviewing and interpreting geological modeling.
- Drone license and experience in surveying are desired.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
