Manager Operations

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 Operations Manager who will have a positive impact on the team at our Tunnel City, WI location. The Operations Manager is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Tunnel City plant through supervision of the Production Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, and Safety/QC Tech. This position directs activities to execute plans and achieve production goals while maintaining a safe work environment and meeting environmental compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set high standards for workplace safety. Understand and enforce MSHA regulations and Iron Oak Energy’s Corporate Safety & Health policies and procedures ensuring employees are properly trained and equipped to perform jobs in the safest manner. Enforce high standards for plant housekeeping.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production to ensure equipment availabilities and production requirements are met and in compliance with quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with plant personnel, Customer Service, Canadian Pacific, and Distribution on daily basis regarding shipments.
• Oversee compliance with Environmental, Shipping, Purchasing and Administration standards and policies.
• Work with the Engineering department on plant expansion and improvement projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers, consultants and contractors on Continuous Improvement projects as required.
• Ensure compliance with all governmental laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with Mine Planning and Geology to ensure proper implementation of the mine plan. Ensure proper reclamation practices are performed and adequate reserves are available.
• Monitor and maintain the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Oversee employee training, development and performance. Participate in disciplinary processes as required.
• Manage and create long term capital project planning and justification.
• Identify and prepare capital expenditure plant improvement projects.
• Prepare Expenditure Requests for approved capital projects.
• Prepare, administer and review performance reviews of direct reports and their subordinates.
• Monitor and approve all spending as well as spare part inventories.
• Review daily plant production and prepare weekly reports.
• Troubleshoot operational issues as they arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical major strongly preferred.
• 5 years of related heavy industry experience required. Mining or mineral processing experience strongly preferred;
• 2 years of front-line supervisory experience required;
• Management experience in leading and developing teams to deliver results;
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with Company Matching
• Vacation Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

Iron Oak Energy is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We provide equal employment opportunities based on work-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive range of benefits.

This job description reflects the principal functions of the role and may not cover all work requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to meet exceptional conditions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.