General Manager, Mines (Bridger Coal)

General Purpose

Directs and oversees the operation and maintenance of the Bridger Coal Company facility, consistent with the organization’s policies. Provides strategic direction and management in order to safely operate the mine and to achieve production of a quality product at the lowest cost. Manages and allocates financial and employee resources. Responsible for selecting, coaching, and developing employees and management of employee salaries. Implements and supports Company programs and policies. Typically supervises Manager-level employees.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Bridger Coal Company Management Committee to establish strategy and direction for the mine.
• Establish goals and objectives to achieve the strategy developed by the Bridger Coal Company Management Committee.
• Administer the Bridger Coal Company Joint Venture Agreement.
• Provide leadership and direction to each department on key issues affecting the mine.
• Provide direction and monitor safety programs.
• Establish and monitor policies and procedures for compliance.
• Establish and maintain communication of key issues across the organization including the mine, and both corporate owners.
• Provide direction regarding employee and labor relations.
• Develop mine plans, operating budgets, and capital expenditure plans to achieve mine objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Jim Bridger Plant, the community and external stakeholders of the mine.
• Direct and control the activities of the mine with overall responsibility for safety, environmental compliance, regulatory integrity, financial results, customer service, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, geology, mine engineering or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 10 years related experience in engineering and/or mine operations and business management.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to understand and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Labor relations experience, including the administration of a union labor agreement.
• Thorough understanding of mining operations and maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of financial evaluation and justification methods.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.