Mining Engineer

Omya Group; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya is seeking a Quarry Operations Manager in California with 7–10 years of experience in quarry operations and a degree in Mining Engineering or similar. You will lead day-to-day operations, develop schedules, manage safety and environmental compliance, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include optimizing production, controlling costs, and implementing improvements. Travel within the region may be required; familiarity with California regulations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or similar discipline is required.
• 7–10 years of quarry operations experience required.
• Familiarity with Federal and California regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day quarry operations to ensure reliable, sustainable production with minimal downtime.
• Develop and implement quarry schedules and allocate resources to maximize productivity.
• Ensure cost-effective operation and meet quality targets for market-ready products.
• Analyze production and maintenance records to identify problems and implement improvements in procedures or equipment.

Skills

Oral & written communication

English proficiency

Bilingual capability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related

Job description

Key Accountabilities Quarry Operations Management

• Improve the day-to-day operations at the quarry ensuring reliable and sustainable operations with minimal maintenance issues.
• Develop and implement quarry schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity.
• Ensure the efficient and cost effective operation of the quarry in order to meet the business demand by production of consistent quality products suitable for the market.
• Analyze production, maintenance, and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions (for example changes to procedures, workflow, or equipment) that will improve performance.
• Control quarry activities, material flow and inventory to achieve cost and quality targets and production schedules. Manage local capital expenditure within the defined budget in line with the business plan, and ensure to complete projects in accordance to schedules, budget and quality (with support from the Engineering Team).
• Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in supply and logistics, or sales) to understand their current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.

Quality, Safety, Health and Environment

Ensure the company meets safety, environmental and quality standards (act in consultation with the Sustainability Manager). Manage SEQ compliance, as well as compliance with site related regulations for the quarry, including Omya employees and contractors. Manage the ongoing improvement of the safety culture and behavior.

People Management

Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of workers who are responsible for various production activities. Fulfill some HR responsibilities (attraction, remuneration, training, development etc.)

Other requirements

Good command of both oral and written local language and English are desirable.Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial. Available to travel occasionally within region, as required, to support the business.

Education

University (Bachelor’s Degree) in Mining Engineering, Minerals Engineering or similar discipline

Experience

Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in Quarry operations. Experience in managing a quarry. Ability to work with all departments and managers in the mine operations Familiar with Federal and the State of California regulations

PAY

$120,000 to $140,00 (DOE) bonus eligible

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.