POSITION OVERVIEW
To direct and coordinate the safe, efficient operation of the Ray Concentrator, Crusher, Filter Plant, and Tailing Disposal facility. To ensure the cost-effective production and economic recovery of copper from Ray Mine ore.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supervise and direct the activities of grinding/flotation supervisors, control room supervisors, and tailings/service supervisors in their daily activities.
- Monitor day-to-day plant operations to ensure maximum throughput at optimum recovery and concentrate grade 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 Metallurgical Process Manager concerning operating practices that have the potential to increase production and decrease costs.
- Communicate and coordinate closely with Crusher Operations Supervisors and Mine Superintendent for optimal ore deliveries.
- Ensure that work practices within the crusher, concentrator, filter plant, and tailings area comply with company, local, state, and federal safety and environmental standards.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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.
- Knowledge of Ellipse/Kronos software is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Mining Engineering or similar degree required.
- Must have prior management/supervisory experience of 5 years in open pit copper mining.
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY
- 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.
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).
Skills Required
- Degree in Mining Engineering or a similar degree
- Five years of management or supervisory experience in open-pit copper mining
- Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Outlook
- Strong interpersonal, consensus-building, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage time, set priorities, and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Environmental awareness training or instruction
- Safety and health awareness training, including appropriate OSHA and/or MSHA completion
- Current and valid driver's license
- Knowledge of Ellipse or Kronos software
Asarco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Asarco and has not been reviewed or approved by Asarco.
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Affordable Benefits — Benefits are positioned as “low-cost,” and there are indications of reduced employee health-care contributions for covered roles. Time-off enhancements are also described as part of recent agreement changes, improving total rewards value for some groups.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is described as part of the standard package. Match levels are portrayed as potentially strong, though details appear to vary by role or contract.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Material wage increases are described under a newly ratified multi-year union agreement, with large raises reported for some job categories. This suggests improved near-term earnings trajectory for employees covered by the latest contract.
Asarco Insights
What We Do
Grupo Mexico is a transnational mining company with operations in the U.S., Mexico and Peru. ASARCO (American Smelting and Refining Company), the U.S. based subsidiary of Grupo Mexico, is an integrated copper mining, smelting and refining company with approximately 1,700 employees. The company operates three mines, associated mills and smelter in Arizona and a refinery complex in Texas, which includes plants that produce copper cathode & rod.
