About this role
The Mine Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of mining operations to ensure safe, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective production. This role plans and directs mining activities, oversees staff and equipment, ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards, and works closely with engineering, environmental, and regulatory teams to meet operational performance goals.
Work is typically in an industrial mining setting (surface and underground), which may include variable hours, travel between sites, and exposure to outdoor and heavy equipment environments. Safety focus and compliance are high priorities.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily mining operations, including planning, scheduling, and execution of mining activities.
• Lead and develop personnel, including supervisors and frontline teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulations (MSHA) and environmental requirements.
• Monitor production performance, equipment utilization, and cost control.
• Coordinate maintenance programs for machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate to optimize operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
Qualifications
• Experience: 5–10+ years in mining operations with increasing managerial responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership and safety management experience.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• MSHA Blue Card Holder with Underground and Surface Instructor endorsements preferred