General Supervisor - Mine Operations

ASARCO

18d

About The Position

To direct and coordinate the safe, environmentally compliant, productive, and
cost-effective operation of the Ray Mine.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Degree in Mining Engineering or similar degree required.
• Must have prior management/supervisory experience of 5 years in open pit copper mining.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ellipse/Kronos software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the activities of the senior supervisors in their daily activities.
• Monitor day-to-day mine operations to ensure that all mine customers get the material they need for their operations, 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 Mine Manager concerning operating practices that have the potential to increase production and decrease costs.
• Communicate and coordinate closely with Technical Services Planning Engineers, Ore Control Engineer and Mechanical Engineers.
• Communicate and coordinate closely with Copper Basin Railroad, Mill Operations, Crusher Operations and SXEW Operations to make sure that Mine Operations is meeting their needs.
• Coordinate and communicate closely with the Maintenance General Supervisors, planners and Electrical Supervisor on those maintenance requirements affecting mine production to obtain high, long-term equipment availability through effective maintenance, equipment replacement, and improvement programs.
• Ensure that work practices within the mine area comply with company, local, state, and federal safety, and environmental standards.
• Interact with workforce and Human Resources, Purchasing, Accounting, etc., to ensure compliance with established company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager