Empire State Mines

Mill Manager

Job Description

Empire State Mines is currently seeking a professional to fill the role of Mill Manager at its underground Zinc operation. Located within 2-hour drive of The Thousand Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, the Adirondack Mountains and world class skiing at Lake Placid. Explore Canada with Montreal and Ottawa only 2-3 hours away.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Mill Manager:

• Manages the mill supervisor, millwright lead, laboratory technicians and other mill personnel as needed;
• Monitors the process in the mill to maintain or increase production;
• Manages quality assurance/quality control for the assay lab and mill operations;
• Work collaboratively with Mine and Shaft Depts to maximize opportunities and minimize production interruptions in the mine;
• Oversees mill maintenance planning;
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in the production process;
• Provide technical assistance to mill operators, millwrights, and lab technicians;
• Maintains process chemical inventory and ordering;
• Metallurgical accounting and control of material inventories (concentrate storage, ore tanks, ore pad, etc.);
• Provide A/R Dept with access to metallurgical data for their preparation of provisional invoices, assay exchange and negotiation for final invoices;
• Communicate concentrate inventories and production schedules to Shipping Dept daily/weekly to allow for efficient schedule of outbound concentrate haulage;
• Maintain current knowledge of industry practice and technological change;
• Coordinate with Environmental Dept daily regarding discharge water quality, flow, treatment and TSF conditions;
• Budget planning for production operations and capital;
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct;
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance;
• Works without risk or harm to self and others;
• Punctuality and regular attendance required;
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above;
• Ensure all employees and contractors are working in a safe manner in line with mine site standard operating procedures and MSHA safety guidelines;
• Other duties, as assigned.

EMPIRE STATE MINES offers:

401K Retirement Plan including additional employer contribution of 5% of gross wages weekly. Excellus Medical plan with low employee contribution, FREE Vision, Dental, and Life Insurances, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Off

Compensation

Competitive Salary Range between $125,000-$150,000 per year contingent on experience and skills.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering is preferred;
• At least 5 years’ experience required;
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills;
• General understanding of milling and maintenance operations. Understanding of flotation operation is a plus;
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and presentation software;
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management;
• Ability to work independently with little supervision;
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational and technical writing skills;
• Presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis;
• Requires valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid time off (sick days, vacation days)

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