MILL SUPERVISOR northern Idaho, USA
The Lucky Friday Mine is a deep underground silver, lead, and zinc mine located one mile east of the town of Mullan in the Coeur d’Alene Mining District in northern Idaho. The Lucky Friday has been owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, since 1958. Established in 1891 in one of the world’s most prolific silver-producing districts, northern Idaho’s Silver Valley, Hecla Mining Company’s rich history of mining has distinguished it as a respected precious metals producer. Hecla is the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company in North America and the largest producer of silver in the U.S. Headquartered in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a sister office in Vancouver, B.C., our international, publicly traded company is 120 years old.
SUMMARY
Directs mill operation shift crews in a manner that meets safety, environmental, efficiency and cost objectives while maximizing production rates of ore and recovery of metals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes safe and environmentally compliant work activities at all times.
Provides hands-on mill supervision and coordination with mill maintenance and the mill technical group to maximize optimum process performance. Performs activities of workers supervised, per the bargaining agreement, in the case of an emergency, when necessary to instruct employees in their duties, for minor work that is unreasonable to assign to a bargaining unit employee, or to provide training for salaried personnel.
Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety and environmental regulations; analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems, per the grievance procedure as detailed in the bargaining agreement; initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Performs various job duties as assigned by the Mill Superintendent.
Ensures that a high level of housekeeping is maintained in all work areas and travel ways.
Cross-trains hourly crew employees to establish flexible and versatile skill sets that will minimize the impact of absenteeism.
Utilizes appropriate controls to ensure that production, recovery, and cost objectives are met.
Reviews and authorizes expenditures within established limits.
Cooperates with and utilizes the mill maintenance department in achieving operational goals.
Supervises tailings pond facilities in a manner which meets overall Mill Department objectives.
Supervises water treatment plant facilities in a manner which meets overall Environmental Department objectives.
Directly supervises employees on a mill crew. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, applicable laws, and the bargaining agreement. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. May be required to work nights, weekends, and rotating shifts.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years’ experience in mining, metallurgy, or mineral processing industry or similar relevant experience.
A background that includes experience in mining or construction is preferred.
Knowledge of safety, health and environmental methods, rules, regulations and procedures, and related behavioral competencies.
Knowledge of metallurgical science, practices, and principles.
Knowledge of minerals processing technology.
Knowledge of developing technology, preferably specific knowledge of the mineral/metals business.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, & MS Project), and at minimum basic skills with AutoCAD. Formal training for AutoCAD or Civil3D software is preferred.
Hecla Limited, Lucky Friday Mine is pleased to offer competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes health & welfare, income protection, paid time off and retirement plans for employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible dependents.
Interested candidates must possess current authorization to work in the United States.