Mine Technician

Magris Talc•Ludlow, VT

20h

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing and supporting mining campaign and related activities including surveying, sample collection and analysis, contractor oversight, and data management Helps direct and coordinateminingcontractors andactivities associated with mining operations and oreutilization Survey, sample, prepare,analyzeand reportresults onblastholes samples Interpret results into anextraction/productionplan Maintainvarious forms ofdataincludingmaps,databases,and spreadsheets Reporting of daily pit production, activities, and other KPIs Identificationand correction of safety deficienciesas related to the mine and operations Assistinunderstanding key orebody knowledge to support strategic mine planning with other mine technical personnel Perform other duties and functions as needed to support the greater Vermont Operations

Requirements

Diploma from a college or university in minerals/mining engineering, environmental engineering,geology, or other applicablenatural sciencesdisciplines for this position
Organizational skills will be necessary for organizingmineactivities,schedulingand conducting meetings
Analytical and statistical skills are needed to evaluate and analyze data, understand mine models, and oversee ore control
Computer skills arerequiredto manage and utilizedata management and mine planning software
Communication and interpersonal skills are necessaryin order towork with both internal and external personnel without major conflicts andmaintainteamwork at the company’s locations
Leadership skills are needed to ensure that the mine contractors work toward common corporate/location goals andobjectives
Administrative skills arerequiredto manage paperwork, meet reporting requirements, oversee the management of various systems, and ensure that contractors have the resources needed to execute their activities safely and efficiently
Self-motivation is necessary to ensure that the work progresses without constant supervision
Planning skills are needed to ensure mine plans and other engineering activities are effectively developed andmaintainedand that thetimelycompletion of programssatisfylegal and corporate objectives
Financial skills are necessary to evaluate mine-related projects and improvement ideas
Training and team building skills will be needed to improve individual competencies as well as develop focused group action

Nice To Haves

Laboratoryexperienceis preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure safe work systems/procedures are alwayspractisedand adhered toensuringduties are performed in a manner thatminimisesrisk to self, employees, and contractors
Supportinfill/coredrilling campaignsand analyze samples
Learnlocalore bodyand talc gradesfor grading in the pit
Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors,managementandother minetechnical personnel
Manage waste dump progresses and rehabilitation according to the waste dump designs
Assistwith pit dewatering system, watersamplingand water management
Monitor andassistwith stockpile management, manage stockpile elevation and clean-up
Update plant operators of the stockpile quality and tonnages
Support ore stockpile inventory surveys and reports
Participates in corporate mine planning team reviews and audits asrequired
Understandand support compliancetoISO 9001 Quality Management System
Understand and supportcompliancetoenvironmentalregulations and requirements as put in place by federal, state, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Assistwith procurementand mining related capital projects
Other functions asrequired
Understand milling and operationalprocesses in relation with ore consumption and ore composition
Tasks and responsibilities will change according to seasonal work being performed at the mine
Team member of the greater Vermont Operations – this meansparticipatingin activities outside of the mine that support HSEQ and Productiongoals