Mine Operations Manager — ROM, Safety & Planning

Imerys; Nevada; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a Mine Manager to lead all mine operations near Quincy, WA, with relocation assistance available. You will drive safety, efficiency, and compliance while delivering consistent ROM ore to the production facility.

Responsibilities include ore control, short- to mid-term mine planning, supervising salaried and hourly teams, budget preparation, and supporting environmental and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Mining, Minerals, or Geological Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in mine operations, planning and maintenance.
• Proven supervisory/leadership experience.
• Proficient in mine planning software, AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel, and Word.
• Experience preparing capital & operating budgets.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple sites and priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent ROM quality and ore balance to the plant through effective ore control, sampling, and data management.
• Develop and maintain short-to-medium term mine plans aligned with long-term guidance, including pushbacks and exploration.
• Oversee all mine operations: crushing & screening, mobile equipment, surveying, waste management, and grounds maintenance.
• Lead health, safety, and environmental compliance (MSHA 30 CFR, APCD permits, fugitive emissions control).
• Manage salaried and hourly teams, schedules, maintenance, and performance to maximize equipment availability and minimize downtime.
• Prepare capital expense requests (CERs), annual budgets, and participate in cost reviews and staff meetings.
• Partner on reclamation plans, water recycling systems, and regulatory monitoring equipment.

Skills

Supervisory/leadership

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Mining/ Minerals/ Geological Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Imerys is seeking a Mine Manager to lead all mine operations near Quincy, WA, with relocation assistance available. You will drive safety, efficiency, and compliance while delivering consistent ROM ore to the production facility.

Responsibilities include ore control, short- to mid-term mine planning, supervising salaried and hourly teams, budget preparation, and supporting environmental and regulatory requirements.