Description:
POSITION OVERVIEWTo direct and coordinate the safe, efficient operation of the Ray Concentrator, Crusher, Filter Plant, and Tailing Disposal facility. To ensure the cost-effective production and economic recovery of copper from Ray Mine ore.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Supervise and direct the activities of grinding/flotation supervisors, control room supervisors, and tailings/service supervisors in their daily activities.
- Monitor day-to-day plant operations to ensure maximum throughput at optimum recovery and concentrate grade while maintaining lowest possible operating cost.
- Maintain records to ensure effective scheduling of operations.
- Maintain a competent and effective supervisory and hourly work force through effective personnel management and labor relations techniques and policies.
- Promote improved performance of subordinates through ongoing training and communication of ideas, techniques and policies.
- Assist in preparation of departmental budgets and forecasts ensuring proper cost and business planning.
- Communicate with the Metallurgical Process Manager concerning operating practices that have the potential to increase production and decrease costs.
- Communicate and coordinate closely with Crusher Operations Supervisors and Mine Superintendent for optimal ore deliveries.
- Ensure that work practices within the crusher, concentrator, filter plant, and tailings area comply with company, local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Must be proficient with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel MS Project, and MS Outlook.
- Strong interpersonal skills in developing consensus building.
- Applicant must have good communications.
SKILLS (oral and written).- Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.
- Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Knowledge of Ellipse/Kronos software is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Degree in Mining Engineering or similar degree required.
- Must have prior management/supervisory experience of 5 years in open pit copper mining.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY- The job requires training or instruction in the area of environmental Awareness.
- This job requires training or instruction in the area of Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA.
