Operations ManagerLocation: Springer Mine & Processing Mill - Imlay / Winnemucca, NV (In-Person)
Company: Blue Moon Metals Inc.
Department: Metallurgy & Processing Plant Operations
Reports To: Site Construction Manager
Position SummaryThe
Operations Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation, optimization, and mechanical maintenance of the Springer 1,200 tpd flotation circuit and milling facility. As Blue Moon Metals advances the restart of this world-class tungsten and critical metals skarn deposit, this role will spearhead operational readiness, circuit commissioning, and steady-state processing. The manager will direct chemical reagent dosing, metallurgical recovery balancing, and a dedicated team of operators to maximize concentrate grade and recovery under rigorous safety standards.
Core Responsibilities1. Process Control & Metallurgical Optimization- Direct the daily operation of the automated rod/ball mills and multi-stage flotation circuits (tungsten, molybdenum, and sulphides).
- Maximize metallurgical recovery rates and concentrate grades for complex skarn ore bodies through continuous assay analysis.
- Oversee precise chemical reagent balancing, managing the delivery and dosing of collectors, frothers, depressants, and modifiers.
- Interface directly with metallurgical labs to adjust circuit profiles based on changing mineralogy and ore feed variations.
2. Operations & Commissioning Readiness- Lead operational readiness planning, circuit water-testing, and the eventual hot commissioning of the refurbished flotation cells.
- Collaborate closely with the Project Engineering and Maintenance Manager to coordinate plant shutdowns, mechanical overhauls, and structural adjustments.
- Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process controls for shift operators and metallurgical technicians.
3. Leadership & Safety Culture- Lead, mentor, and schedule a rotating 24/7 crew of mill operators, technicians, and laborers.
- Cultivate a strict "Zero-Harm" safety-first culture in complete alignment with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) guidelines.
- Manage workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and mandatory Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols inside the processing mill.
4. Reagent & Budget Administration- Formulate and execute the operational budget for process reagents, consumables, and mill liners.
- Manage vendor relationships and quality control metrics for chemical reagent supply chains.
- Track and report daily key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding mill throughput, tailing grades, and utility consumption.
Required Qualifications & Experience- Education: Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a highly related technical field. Equivalent extensive operational experience may be evaluated.
- Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial flotation operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Technical Metallurgy Background: Deep, technical knowledge of base metal or critical mineral separation. Direct experience working with tungsten (scheelite), molybdenum, or skarn mineral systems is a significant advantage.
- Regulatory Compliance: Robust working knowledge of MSHA standards for surface metal/nonmetal processing facilities.
- Work Conditions: Willingness to work in a hands-on, high-production industrial mill environment. Must reside within or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance from the Imlay/Winnemucca, NV area.
What We Offer- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k)
- Career development and advancement opportunities
Pay Range & Compensation PackageCompensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
