Mine Technician at Magris Talc – Ludlow, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• Responsible for overseeing and supporting mining campaign and related activities including surveying, sample collection and analysis, contractor oversight, and data management

JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS

• 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

KEY TASKS AND 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

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

• 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

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements:

• Diploma from a college or university in minerals/mining engineering, environmental engineering,geology, or other applicablenatural sciencesdisciplines for this position
• Laboratoryexperienceis preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of quality control and quality system

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics:

• 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 andutilizedata 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

SPECIFIC ASPECTS

• Workto be performedoutside inallweatherconditions and seasonsforlong periodsof time
• Lifting samples and using sample preparation equipment can requirelifting upto50pounds
• Need to be able to navigate uneven ground conditions on foot and in company vehicles