Mine Superintendent - Kermit, TX

Iron Oak EnergyKermit, TX
Onsite

About The Position

Iron Oak Energy, a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry, is seeking a Mine Superintendent in Kermit, TX. This role is responsible for the supervision of the mine area located at the plant production site. The company was formed from the strategic combination of Covia Energy and Black Mountain Sand, creating a premier frac sand mining company with unmatched scale, reliability, and deliverability to customers in all major oil and gas shale plays across North America.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or a foreign equivalent in Mining Engineering, or a related field of study.
  • 3 years of post-baccalaureate experience as Mining Engineer or related positions.
  • Experience with short or mid-range surface mine planning.
  • Experience defining, building and optimizing mine plans and their implementation.
  • Experience monitoring mining methods and equipment to improve performance.
  • Experience managing personnel and contractors working in mine area to ensure safety and productivity goals.
  • Experience maintaining records and reports and analyzing and interpreting mining data.
  • Experience modeling mining plans with Minesite/Vulcan software.
  • Experience overseeing surface mining operations under Part 46 MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Supervision of the mine area located at the plant production site.
  • Direct activities for the mine in compliance with MSHA regulations.
  • Ensure execution of activities in accordance with Mine Plan.
  • Monitor for safety of equipment, safe operation of that equipment, and any other safety concerns.
  • Review equipment inspection reports and request service for equipment.
  • Maintain communication with plant operations regarding activities within mine area and production area.
  • Maintain communication and reporting with contracted mining company.
  • Manage projects within mine area.
  • Document daily activity to include tonnage of material and equipment utilization.
  • Maintain reporting of projected monthly demand.
  • Create environmental reporting for the mine area.
  • Assist with development of mid-range Mine Plans.

Benefits

  • Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
  • 401K with company matching
  • Vacation + Paid Holidays
  • Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long-Term Care Insurances
  • Employee Assistance Program
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