Operations Manager (O & M) - Mining Facility

AECOM•Santa Fe, NM
•$92,000 - $168,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and maintenance for a former mining facility, encompassing the mine and tailing sites and supporting facilities. The Operations Manager provides direct leadership to operations, and maintenance staff; oversees reporting and compliance; and serves as the primary operational interface with the owner, regulatory bodies, community stakeholders, and contractors. The Operations Manager shall be responsible for all operations including organizational capabilities, monthly invoicing and cashflow, HSE requirements, subcontracting, scheduling, management of change, Business Partner Interface, and all other aspects of the Project.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mining, metallurgical, chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (or related discipline) and 8+ years or relevant operational experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid Driver's license, subject to a motor vehicle records check.
  • Successful candidate will have to pass a background check, and a client administered drug/alcohol assessment.
  • Successful Candidate will be enrolled in a medical surveillance program after starting.
  • Ability to meet site specific requirements.
  • US Citizenship or Green Card holder is needed.
  • Sponsorship for this role is not available.

Nice To Haves

  • 10+ years of relevant operational experience
  • Demonstrated leadership in high-hazard industrial environments with strong safety performance and regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to read and interpret PFDs, P&IDs, control philosophies, and equipment specifications; strong troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
  • Willingness to work at remote sites and adapt to multi-shift/roster schedules, including emergency call-outs.
  • Current OSHA HAZWOPER training

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations and maintenance for a former mining facility.
  • Oversee operations and maintenance staff.
  • Oversee reporting and compliance.
  • Serve as the primary operational interface with the owner, regulatory bodies, community stakeholders, and contractors.
  • Manage organizational capabilities.
  • Manage monthly invoicing and cashflow.
  • Manage HSE requirements.
  • Manage subcontracting.
  • Manage scheduling.
  • Manage management of change.
  • Manage Business Partner Interface.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • AD&D
  • disability benefits
  • paid time off
  • leaves of absences
  • voluntary benefits
  • perks
  • flexible work options
  • well-being resources
  • employee assistance program
  • business travel insurance
  • service recognition awards
  • retirement savings plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
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