Mine Operations Manager - Jobs in Princeton, BC

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Mine Operations ManagerCopper Mountain Mining Corporation is a TSX/ASX listed copper producer, developer and explorer inworld class mining jurisdictions. Copper Mountain’s flagship asset is the 75% owned Copper Mountainmine located in southern British Columbia near the town of Princeton. The Copper Mountain mine has a+30 year mine life based on resources and produces over 100 million pounds of copper equivalent peryear with exceptional upside.The Company also has the development-stage Eva Copper Project in Queensland, Australia in additionto an extensive 210,000 hectare highly prospective land package in the Mount Isa district. Headquarteredin Vancouver, BC, Copper Mountain trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “CMMC”and Australian Stock Exchange under the symbol “C6C”.Become a Part of Our TeamAs we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, there are many career developmentopportunities available for motivated and goal–oriented individuals.Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team membersbecause we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on theeffort of every team member.PositionMine Operations ManagerLocationCopper Mountain Mine, located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenicSimilkameen Valley. Princeton is a community oriented town with a diverse offering of activities,especially for those who love the outdoors. Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city ofVancouver and the Okanagan.SummaryReporting to the Mine General Manager, the Mine Operations Manager is responsible for providingleadership to the Mine department to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a 175-200,000 tonne perday open pit. The position is responsible for all aspects of production and mine maintenance, and worksclosely with the Technical Services department to maximize efficiency and drive improvements. The MineOperations Manager is a key member of Copper Mountain Mine’s management team, workingcollaboratively to deliver overall business results.Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strong safety performance and zero Lost-Time Injuries within the Mine department.

• Provide leadership and oversight of the Mine Operations and Mine Maintenance teams, including

mentoring and supporting employee development.

• Maintain a culture of respect, honesty, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate daily and long-term operations in Mine Operations

and Mine Maintenance.

• Prepare production and cost budgets and forecasts.

• Deliver budget mine performance (safety, environment, tonnes, grade, and costs) and

maintenance performance (safety, environment, costs, and equipment availability).

• Complete month-end reporting, results analysis, and identification of opportunities.

• Communicate business performance and priorities to the team to ensure they are fully informed.

• Actively drive continuous improvement.

• Complete technical documentation for project analysis complete with economic justification.

• Work closely with the management team to achieve the maximum business performance of the

operation and set the strategic direction for the operation.

• Partner with the Technical Services department to ensure alignment on common goals.

• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to maintain a high level of support, minimize costs, and

implement leading technologies to achieve efficiency improvements.Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Mineral Engineering, Geological/Geophysical Engineering, or

Geotechnical, or other industry-related Engineering program.

• Eligible for registration or registered with the Association of Professional Engineers and

Geoscientists of B.C. (EGBC) is preferred.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of open pit operations experience, with demonstrated competence in

delivering safe, efficient production. Manager-level experience in this capacity is preferred.

• Experience with managing mobile mining equipment maintenance is preferred.

• Extensive experience in operations and capital upgrade projects.

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to execute operations and capital upgrade

projects.Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly.

• High degree of business acumen and ability to think strategically.

• Experience cultivating a culture of respect and openness.

• Ability to identify key technical and business issues and develop innovative solutions.

• Ability to take initiative, influence, and work across different levels of the organization.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities under tight

deadlines.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to engage, coach, and develop employees to reach

their full potential.

• Proficient computer skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint,

Word, Excel) and the ability to learn new software.

• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

To ApplyTo apply, please send your cover letter and resume to hr@cumtn.com. Please include ‘Mine OperationsManager’ in the subject line of your email response.Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, onlythose selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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