RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
Lead Safety
- Provide leadership and active involvement in LNA Safety programs;
- Ensure consistent application of the highest level of safety into design and plans;
Mine Planning (Regional)
- Lead the development of regional mine plans (as applicable),
- Ensure consistent application of Lhoist mine planning standards and programs across the region,
- Provide training and support to the individual sites in the rollout and use of the various Lhoist standards, tools, and programs.
Mine Planning (Site)
- Lead the Quarry/Mine Mining Team in the development and implementation of the mine plans/schedules. This includes ensuring revisions to the various mine plans are completed and updated on a timely basis;
- Lead the development and revision of the various Geological, As-built, QC and other deposit computer models;
- Tracking performance and compliance of the quarry/mine operations team to the published mine plans, documenting the conditions that lead to issues which will to be utilized in the next revision cycle;
Technical Design / Data Analysis:
- Able to gather, sort, and analyze various sources of information (mobile equipment, surveys, cost databases, and related) to determine specific production and performance information;
- Able to use this information to develop safe, technically competent, economically sound design documents, programs, cost models, and studies;
Project Management:
- Lead the development of project scope and conducted preliminary planning, preparing design documents, and cost models;
- Support the CAPEX process through technical and financial evaluations, as needed;
- Lead in contractor vetting and selection;
- Function as needed in various project team roles
Site Visits / Audits:
- Coordinate and conduct routine technical inspections, audits, review meetings, and work sessions at the various quarries and mines;
- Provide on-site support, technical expertise, or other assistance as requested by the sites or quarries to address or support technical issues;
Perform other duties as needed
ATTRIBUTES:
- Strong practical experience with Underground Mining Techniques (Room & Pillar preferred) background, along a solid understanding of Surface Mining Techniques; some background in surveying practices and techniques.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to proactively identify problems from the dataset.
- Strong written and oral communications skills, presentation skills and work effectively in a team environment.
- Physically and emotionally able to work in a mine environment (Above ground and/or underground)
- Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week, if needed.
- Must be willing to be hands-on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team be successful.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
- Must have strong computer skills various general and specialized technical software packages.
- Must be able to lead and work within a team organization relying predominately on influential / informal management methods;
- Possesses a high standard of integrity and able to the gain respect and confidence of employees on all levels of the organizations;
- Possesses superior intellect and creativity to grasp new concepts quickly;
- Demonstrates a strong technical and analytical competence and is detail oriented;
- Able to communicate effectively in both formal and informal settings;
- Can prioritize and manage competing tasks and deadlines and is able to respond with a strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs;
- Must have the ability to work with minimal direct supervision and is capable of independent action within the range of the general instructions, policies, and standards;
- Focused on bottom-line business and results for both the long and short term, with a solid understanding of business and objectives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Must be physically able to perform work assigned and capable of accessing all plant locations, which could include heights, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
- Will be working in both an office environment and in a mining environment, which may include exposure to: temperature extremes, noise, uneven surfaces, vibration, oils, and atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, and metallic particles.
- May be required to periodically perform the following actions: Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing, and sitting.
- Will require periodic travel to each of the regional locations as needed.
- Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
- Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.
- Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise and dust.
- Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 120 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.
- Will be working in both an office environment and in a mining process environment.
- The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Walking on Uneven Surfaces, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Metallic Particles.
- The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to travel up to 50% as needed and/or directed by leadership.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Science degree in geology, mining, or related engineering / technical degree and/or equivalent proven work experience in the field
PREFFERED EDUCATION:
- BS / MS in Mining Engineering or Geology and/or PE Registration
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Must have at least 3-5 years of progressive technical responsibility in mining environment. Previous leadership or supervision experience is a plus.
PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:
- 4-6 years of previous underground and/or above-ground mining and blasting experience.