U.S. Silica Holdings Inc. is a global performance materials company and is a member of the Russell 2000. The company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in the oil and gas industry and in a wide range of industrial applications. Over its 123-year history, U.S. Silica has developed core competencies in mining, processing, logistics and materials science that enable it to produce and cost-effectively deliver more than 600 diversified products to customers across our end markets.U.S. Silica's wholly-owned subsidiaries include EP Minerals and SandBox Logistics™. EP Minerals is an industry leader in the production of products derived from diatomaceous earth, perlite, engineered clays and non-activated clays. SandBox Logistics™ is a state-of-the-art leader in proppant storage, handling and well-site delivery, and is dedicated to making proppant logistics cleaner, safer and more efficient. The company has 27 operating mines and processing facilities and two additional exploration stage properties across the United States and is headquartered in Katy, Texas.The Mine Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient execution of all mining activities to meet or exceed mining production and ore control objectives while supervising crews at the site.Essential Job Functions:Direct supervision of the Mining crew and assigning daily tasksEnsure all mining personnel and contractors work in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, company policies, standards, and proceduresCoordinate the mine's resources - people, equipment, consumables, and facilities to meet production targetsEnsure timely and proper reporting to all regulatory agencies, including TDEC and MDEQComplete all forms necessary for new, renewal, or modification of mining permitsInteract with government agencies during site visits and inspectionsEnsure ore is being mined according to the mine plan and high standards for ore control are maintainedCoordinate with Corporate Mine Planning in the development of the site mine plan and exploration drilling strategiesConduct on-site drilling to evaluate ore for productionUpdate mine maps and pit progression in AutoCaD or similar software while utilizing drone flights and GPS technologyPerform routine inspection of all machinery, equipment, and the mine sitePerform daily pre-shift briefings including safety and production topicsMeet performance metrics and communicate data to both the mining crew and staff at daily meetingConduct workplace exams and safety compliance auditsMeet operating budget for Mining DepartmentEnsure accurate payroll entries and approval of timecardsManage crew scheduling to meet demandMaintain safe and productive condition on haul roads and in mine floor Enter fault reports into JDE and coordinate with Maintenance for timely repairs on mobile and fixed equipmentOther duties as assignedRequired Education, Experience, and Skills:Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar 5+ years in a mining environment5+ years of supervision experienceExperience around the operation of mobile equipmentExperience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, or similar softwareExperience dealing with government agenciesU.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.
