Manager of Underground Services

Description

• Collaborate with Operations Services, Operational Excellence, and Operations teams on issues critical to project success and the business process; must be safety driven and customer service oriented.
• Continually monitor and analyze progress toward operational objectives; provides constructive feedback and direction as necessary.
• Coordinate site-visits and work directly with 3rd party experts to develop solutions to issues. Serve as liaison with consultants and management to provide support, assistance, and follow-up of recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws/regulations and company policy concerning safety, environmental, EEO/AAP, and others.
• Works closely with Procurement to ensure that we have the appropriate vendors and suppliers available for projects and general production.
• Champion of new UG technologies and Potential Implementation
• Responsible for communication and coordination with operations managers, senior division management and corporate managers on project and initiative status.
• Maintain involvement in underground mobile mining equipment recommendations and purchases.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all existing and new general contractors and subcontractors. Work to expand the quantity and quality of vendors and contractors available for bidding on underground related projects.
• Active participation in any and all safety initiatives including internal safety audits and MSHA compliance/issues.
• Drive Safety at all levels.
• Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to issues as they arise.
• Standardized Underground Guidelines, Protocols, and Compliance
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on Ventilation, Ground Control, and Mine Planning functions.
• Standardize and manage the Division’s underground data.

Requirements

• Able to communicate with employees, vendors, contractors, customers, etc. at all levels.
• Experience with AutoCAD software and Carlson Software for mine-planning is preferred. Experience with MS Project or other Gantt-chart type of software also preferred.
• Must be able to successfully communicate and manage project-related needs to cross-functional team members (Geology, Land Management, Zoning, Sales, Finance, Safety) through project life cycles.
• Safety Driven
• A valid US driver’s license
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Performance management orientation with clear ability to establish goals and communicate results.
• Must be willing to travel to accommodate job requirements up to 40% of the time
• Experience with successful execution of capital construction projects in underground mining environments is highly desirable.
• Innovative and knowledgeable in rock mechanics and ground control and able to assess and submit various process improvements for our underground mines.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Suite and ability to learn new MM internal programs and systems as needed.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCad and Carlson Software preferred.
• Strong management and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, civil engineering, geology, or geotechnical engineering required, or equivalent experience required.
• High Sense of Urgency
• Strong project management process optimization, financial and analytical skills; project budget and schedule oversight experience.
• The Mine WiFi and data system installation and operations
• 7+ years of experience in the rock mechanics or underground mining environment preferred.
• Attention to Detail

Benefits

• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Matching Gift Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance