Operations Manager - Surface Mine

POSITION: OPERATIONS MANAGER - SURFACE MINING

REPORTS TO: President, Lehigh Anthracite Coal LLC

SUPERVISES: Mine Pit Foreman

SUMMARY: The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the mining process, while ensuring the safety and well-being of workers and compliance with environmental regulations. Manage a team of workers, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, analyze production data, and develop strategies to optimize productivity and profitability. The operations manager plays a critical role in the success of the mining operation, balancing the needs of various stakeholders while prioritizing safety, sustainability, and financial performance.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL: SALARIED

DIVISION: Mining - Operations

LOCATION: Tamaqua, PA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures safe work practices of MSHA & PADEP regulatory compliance across all daily mining pit operations.
• Supervises all production functions in the surface coal mining operations.
• Coordinates with the Superintendent of Mobile Equipment Maintenance daily to ensure the required preventive maintenance and repairs to mobile mining equipment.
• Allocates mine resources (personnel and equipment) across all mining shifts / jobs to ensure execution of primary and secondary responsibilities.
• Works closely and communicates daily with the Operations Engineer for drilling and blasting optimization.
• Coordinates with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to achieve daily key performance requirements and develops short, medium, and long range mine plans and production schedules.
• Works closely with Chief Operating Officer on employee hires, reviews, and disciplinary actions, following the employee handbook guidelines.
• Monitor production data and support continuous improvement and cost control efforts.
• Optimize safety and production through improved efficiencies, enhancing safety training practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fill in periodically, as needed to cover for Mine Foreman vacancies for personal and vacation periods.
• Assist Engineering in the development of production budgets and monthly forecasts.
• Review monthly costs per job site and target areas for cost savings.
• Coordinate with Engineering on yearly reclamation goals and coordinate operations appropriately to achieve targets.
• Always ensure safe work practice, and regulatory compliance always.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: (preferred)

B.S. MINING ENGINEERING or CIVIL ENGINEERING

Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in management and surface mining is required.

Knowledge:

MSHA knowledge and regulations is a must, with MSHA Certification Surface Foreman (CS) preferred.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Must have good verbal and written communications skills with ability to interact daily with a diverse group of individuals. Ability to work with software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and knowledgeable of AUTO CADD, or other CADD software that is adaptive to the mining industry.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. THE INCUMBENTS WILL FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE COMPANY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tamaqua, PA 18252: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Surface Mining: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000