Manager Mill Operations

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mill Manager will lead the concentrator team to create a safe, motivated and productive environment which stimulates continuous improvement. The highest standards must be maintained in areas of safety, environmental, plant productivity and efficiency. A successful candidate must have vision for employee development and plant improvements. The Mill Manager will ensure that the plant adheres to all Company Policies as well as Federal, State and Local Regulations. 

The concentrator consists of a primary gyratory crusher, secondary and tertiary crushing, numerous rod and ball mills, mechanical and column flotation circuit, disc filters, thickeners and tailings storage facility.  

• • Coordinates milling production and maintenance priorities in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager.   
  • Work to enhance the existing Total Safety Culture Program and Environmental guidelines to insure employee safety and health.  
  • Manages budgeting and cost control for the department.  
  • Monitors plant performance, troubleshoots deficiencies or failures and makes recommendations for improvement.  
  • Hires and develops staff through coaching, training and performance reviews.  
  • Works closely with the mine to strategize how to improve overall production and recovery.  
  • Manage and coordinate the internal and external training to meet the needs associated with the mine and maintenance teams.   
  • Foster a cohesive working relationship (a partnership) with the local unions and participate in committees as needed.  
  • Manage the Collective Bargaining Agreement within its guidelines. Hear and respond to disciplinary hearings.   
  • Must be able to manage personnel problems through the set Company Policies and provisions within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.   
  • May serve as Project Manager or Technical Expert on mill modification projects.  
  • Controls the preparation and accuracy of mill production reports.  
  • Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Provide support to management in forecasting capital and expense annual budgets.  
• Supervise activities of Department staff. 
• Other duties as assigned by the General Manager.  

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• In addition to basic general maintenance knowledge, must have a thorough understanding of preventive maintenance and reliability concepts and practices, industrial electrical, shovel and drill, haul truck, heavy support equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills in developing consensus building
• Must have excellent computer skills with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to travel 10%
• Must be able to perform fieldwork, walk over rough terrain, sit, stand, bend, climb stairs/ladders

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering desired
• Requires ten (10+) years of maintenance and supervisory experience demonstrating continuous upward momentum in managerial leadership
• English language fluency.
  • At least CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.

*All employees are subject to annual physical examinations as a condition of employment.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES, AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

ASARCO LLC maintains an internal recruiting department and manages its own recruitment processes directly.

Unless ASARCO LLC has entered into a formal agreement with your organization, unsolicited submissions of résumés, candidate profiles, or recruiting services will not be accepted or considered, and no fees will be paid in connection with such submissions.

If your firm believes it has an approved agreement or seeks to establish one, please contact ASARCO LLC Human Resources department for verification prior to engaging in any recruiting activity.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

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.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company match.