Quartz Plant Operations & Maintenance Coordinator

MASON-DIXON SAND & GRAVEL LLC; Port Deposit (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Minerals LLC is seeking a proactive O&M Coordinator to plan, schedule, document, and manage critical activities at our quartz minerals processing plant. You will bridge operations, maintenance, procurement, accounting and customer service.

This role supports a high-growth, specialty minerals business serving electronics, personal care, and automotive markets, with exposure to all facets of quartz production and sales.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in dispatch, logistics, sales support, operations, or maintenance coordination.
• Direct experience in industrial minerals, aggregates, mining, or sand and gravel operations is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and practical experience utilizing ERP software.
• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations, specifically regarding dust control and crystalline silica exposure limits.
• Exceptional communication, adaptability in a startup-style environment, strong time management, detail oriented and a customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate part purchases between maintenance and procurement teams. Track deliveries, document usage and maintain accurate inventory levels using electronic tracking systems.
• Log and schedule all planned and unplanned plant inspection and repair activities within electronic tracking systems to minimize downtime.
• Reconcile, track, and report daily quartz production, customer deliveries, and inventory balances.
• Serve as the first line of communication for customers. Track and report KPIs related to order quantity, timing and quality fulfillment.
• Schedule and track truck and rail movements between customers and third-party haulers and ensure the accuracy of related shipping documents and load tracking systems.
• Manage purchase orders (POs) to ensure timely closing and accurate billing processing.

Skills

Dispatch & logistics

Operations coordination

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Customer service mindset

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP software

Job description

Chesapeake Minerals LLC is seeking a proactive O&M Coordinator to plan, schedule, document, and manage critical activities at our quartz minerals processing plant. You will bridge operations, maintenance, procurement, accounting and customer service.

This role supports a high-growth, specialty minerals business serving electronics, personal care, and automotive markets, with exposure to all facets of quartz production and sales.