Mine Operations Manager
At a glance
Highlights
- Onsite in Labrador West
- Monday‑Friday schedule
- No FIFO
Heads up
- Not eligible for FIFO arrangements
Why this role might suit you
The role offers a senior managerial position overseeing open‑pit mining operations, with responsibility for safety, productivity and budgetary performance, ideal for candidates with extensive mining and leadership experience seeking a stable onsite environment.
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About the role
Why TACORA?
Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is an innovative iron ore mining and development company focused on the acquisition and revitalization of iron ore assets. Our mining and processing facility, Scully Mine, is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada. Tacora is servicing high demand customers throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia to provide high-grade and high-quality iron ore products.
As a Tacora Resources employee, you will become part of a supportive, performance‐driven, highly engaged, dynamic environment. We focus on creating a work environment where employees can utilize their skills and knowledge while maintaining a team-based, inclusive approach to meeting greater challenges. We maintain straight lines of communication between our operations and management, so we can move collectively toward achieving our goals.
With our core values as the foundation of our Canadian operation, we are passionate about innovation, and we are excited about our future. We are collaborative in our approach to projects and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable. We place the highest priority on employee safety, protecting the environment, and enhancing the development of the communities in which we operate. At TACORA, we are a team.
At TACORA, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse work environment. You will be provided with the opportunity to your knowledge and skill set by working alongside dedicated employees from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
We are seeking a Mine Operations Manager to join our team to oversee mining operations, ensuring efficient and safe production processes. Please note that this position is based in Labrador West and the work schedule is Monday to Friday. This position is not eligible for Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) arrangements.
Job Responsibilities:
Lead Operational Excellence in daily mining operations activities.
Monitor and control operational performance, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards
Implement operational improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency to deliver the Mine Plan.
Develop annual budgets and establish performance targets to drive accountability and operational excellence across the group.
Direct and coordinate the execution of projects and plans to achieve the desired results in safety, quality and cost.
Monitor key performance indicators on a continuous basis to improve process efficiency, product quality and cost effectiveness.
Provide leadership and mentorship to promote and encourage teamwork and high-performance standards and health and environmental stewardship throughout the mine.
Provide support and feedback to the team to ensure continuous improvement and development.
Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or relevant education or background
A minimum of 10 years of open pit mining experience with a proven track record of driving safe operational excellence
A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a mining environment
License:
Driver’s License (Required)
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