Mine Controller (Dispatch) - Surface Operations
About The Position
This role supports surface mining operations through real-time fleet coordination and control room execution. The Mine Controller will monitor and control real-time mining activities using the MineStar Fleet Management System, execute and adjust the daily and shift plan to achieve safe production targets, and optimize haulage performance by managing equipment allocation and minimizing delays. The position also involves coordinating material movement, maintaining accurate fleet data, communicating with field operators and stakeholders, responding to operational disruptions, tracking performance metrics, and maintaining shift logs and reports.
Requirements
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Experience in surface mining operations, ideally within load and haul
- Previous experience in control room operations, dispatch, or similar role
- Experience using Fleet Management Systems, preferably MineStar
- Strong understanding of truck and shovel operations
- Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Strong communication and coordination skills
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and controlling real-time mining activities using MineStar Fleet Management System
- Executing and adjusting the daily and shift plan to achieve safe production targets
- Optimizing haulage performance by managing equipment allocation and minimizing delays
- Coordinating material movement to ensure alignment with the mine plan
- Maintaining accurate fleet data and system integrity within MineStar
- Communicating with field operators, supervisors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations
- Responding to operational disruptions including emergencies to minimize downtime and maintain safe production flow
- Tracking performance metrics and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining shift logs, reports, and operational records
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual incentive bonus
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Various voluntary benefits
- Retirement plan with up to 6% defined company contribution
- Generous 401k matching program
- Attractive share ownership plan
- PTO (paid time off)
- Paid holidays
- Paid bereavement leave
- Generous parental leave policy
- Discount programs for leisure purposes
- Access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
