Operations Manager, Springer Mine

Core Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operation of the automated rod/ball mills and multi-stage flotation circuits (tungsten, molybdenum, and sulphides).
• Maximize metallurgical recovery rates and concentrate grades for complex skarn ore bodies through continuous assay analysis.
• Oversee precise chemical reagent balancing, managing the delivery and dosing of collectors, frothers, depressants, and modifiers.
• Interface directly with metallurgical labs to adjust circuit profiles based on changing mineralogy and ore feed variations.
• Lead operational readiness planning, circuit water-testing, and the eventual hot commissioning of the refurbished flotation cells.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Engineering and Maintenance Manager to coordinate plant shutdowns, mechanical overhauls, and structural adjustments.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process controls for shift operators and metallurgical technicians.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule a rotating 24/7 crew of mill operators, technicians, and laborers.
• Cultivate a strict "Zero-Harm" safety-first culture in complete alignment with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) guidelines.
• Manage workplace risk assessments, hazard identification, and mandatory Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols inside the processing mill.
• Formulate and execute the operational budget for process reagents, consumables, and mill liners.
• Manage vendor relationships and quality control metrics for chemical reagent supply chains.
• Track and report daily key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding mill throughput, tailing grades, and utility consumption.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, or a highly related technical field. Equivalent extensive operational experience may be evaluated.
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial flotation operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Technical Metallurgy Background: Deep, technical knowledge of base metal or critical mineral separation. Direct experience working with tungsten (scheelite), molybdenum, or skarn mineral systems is a significant advantage.
• Regulatory Compliance: Robust working knowledge of MSHA standards for surface metal/nonmetal processing facilities.
• Work Conditions: Willingness to work in a hands-on, high-production industrial mill environment. Must reside within or be willing to relocate to a commutable distance from the Imlay/Winnemucca, NV area.