Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Oversee all aggregate mining, production, sales, scaling, internal trucking, and reclamation operations in Southern and Central Oregon. This includes short- and long-term mine planning, drilling, and blasting operations, with a focus on safety, profitability, and efficiency.
- Represent Knife River by attending and actively participating in relevant state and national industry associations.
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all permit and operating requirements for each mine site, including operating conditions, permit sensitivities, boundaries, and renewal dates.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agency requirements at each location.
- Understand all lease and royalty agreements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners and neighboring landowners.
- Ensure all aggregate quality requirements are consistently met.
- Budget for and manage all capital improvement projects associated with the South-Central Aggregates Group. Oversee the maintenance of production and mobile equipment.
- Evaluate the performance of the management team; coach and challenge team members to build bench strength.
- Monitor and maintain production reports, timecards, and other required documentation for mine sites.
- Collaborate with other superintendents and general managers in the region on issues related to production, quality, maintenance, environmental compliance, personnel, and safety.
- Identify growth opportunities to expand Knife River's footprint and reserves.
- Promote and maintain a culture of zero injuries, zero incidents, and zero citations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in aggregate production and mining equipment operations.
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Thorough understanding of MSHA regulations and experience working with MSHA inspectors.
- Experience with aggregate quality control processes.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to mine sites.
- Proven supervisory experience.
- Highly reliable and dependable.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to perform well under pressure.
- Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with others.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening.
- Willingness and ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and the ability to foster a strong safety culture across the site.
Additional information
Benefits:
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
-401K with Company Match
-Profit Sharing
-8 Paid Holidays
-Paid Time Off
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Safety Incentives
-Years of Service Recognition
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.
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