Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry with a differentiated footprint of low-cost, logistically advantaged mining and terminal assets serving all major U.S. shale basins. Iron Oak Energy Solutions, formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand to create a premier frac sand mining company, delivering superior products and solutions to diversified oil and natural gas markets across North America. The combination positions Iron Oak Energy with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays.
Iron Oak Energy is looking for a dynamic Regional Mine Manager who will have a positive impact on the Operations team at in the West Texas Region. This position will work independently to develop mine and waste disposal plans and evaluate mining and waste disposal operations for the company’s five West Texas plants. The Regional Mine Manager contributes in the development of technical solutions in support of Mine Planning processes and other departments as needs arise.
- Work independently to develop mine plans which meet all safety, environmental, operating, and market quality objectives. This responsibility includes planning for Iron Oak Energy’s five West Texas plants.
- Monitor the implementation of mine plans and evaluate existing mining operations for the purpose of recommending improvements.
- Work directly with the Mining Contractor to achieve targeted volumes.
- Develop plans for disposal of tailings and other mineral waste materials.
- Develop reclamation plans in conjunction with the mine plans.
- Facilitate annual geological drilling program.
- Develop annual budgets for stripping and mining.
- Manage projects within the mine area as needed.
- Leads in the development of technical solutions in support of Mine Planning processes and other Iron Oak Energy departments as needs arise.
- Perform drone surveying as required.
- Carry out the Mine Planning policy and procedures.
- Complete other tasks as required.
- Five years’ experience in a Mining Engineer role required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an Engineering field required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering preferred
- Must possess strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working with AutoCAD, Hexagon Mine Sight or Vulcan is a plus
- Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license