Mining Engineering Manager

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.

Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.

Dolese Delivers:

• Stable Foundation
• Treat with Respect
• Safe Environments
• Employee Focus

JOB SUMMARY

The Mining Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of Mining Engineers to support Dolese aggregate operations through geologic exploration, mine planning, and aggregate crushing, screening, and washing process design. This role will also provide functional and technical support for management of land and leasehold assets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage the gathering and utilization of geologic mapping, drill data from internal and external exploration crews, quality testing results, drone imagery, survey data, and the sales forecast to design 3-D mine plans and mining/stripping schedules
• Manage the Mining Engineering team and ensure that they meet goals and objectives; select, develop, train, and evaluate the performance of team members
• Utilize exploration and sales data to design crushing, screening, and washing process flows for both greenfield and brownfield operations
• Partner with Project Engineering by developing mine plans to support civil development for construction projects ranging from large primary crushing installations to railroad spurs
• Secure land-use entitlements and support aggregate operations in monitoring and maintaining compliance with entitlements and resource agency permits
• Manage the annual evaluation/analysis of reporting sand and stone reserves
• Participate in business development activities by providing insight into reserves analysis of potential acquisitions
• Lead the development of an enterprise GIS platform (ESRI ArcGIS) to enable customers from business development to front line aggregate operations
• Manage support to aggregate operations for short range mine planning activities such as haul analysis and blasting design
• Support sites with process improvements
• Troubleshoot process problems, support new process introductions, and provide accurate documentation
• Provide cross-functional team leadership for new process start-ups, new process technology integration, and cost reduction, using Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Perform all other duties, projects, and activities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field of study from an accredited university
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the aggregates industry required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing in a production environment
• Demonstrated strength in engineering, technical, and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills
• A deep commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
• Self-starter who leads with high energy and passion
• Effective facilitation, communication, and teaching skills
• Ability to engage and influence with all levels of the organization
• Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads under time constraints
• Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment
• Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistics tools
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with good driving record
• Ability to travel to various field locations for work purposes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift, push, or pull objects of various dimensions up to 30 lbs. of weight frequently
• Ability to perform 80% sedentary work and tolerate prolonged standing/sitting/walking
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to verbally communicate, hear, and see

EEO Statement:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.