Mine Engineer jobs in O Fallon, MO

Are you ready to be a part of a team that powers the nation? Join The Doe Run Company.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and one of the largest lead producers in the Western Hemisphere. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run has facilities in Missouri, Washington and Arizona and operates one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling facilities, located in Boss, MO.  Using innovative mining techniques, Doe Run skillfully taps one of the largest lead deposits in the world. 

As stewards of the mineral resources in our care, we strive to provide premium services and products to people who share our belief in enhancing the quality of life. You may view our sustainability report located at http://sustainability.doerun.com/. 

Competitive base pay plus bonus eligible.
Benefits start day 1, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs,
Career growth opportunity plus training and education assistance.

The Doe Run Company is currently seeking a Mine Supervisor to manage and deliver mining crew assignments and provide leadership to employees in order to meet production goals in a safe and efficient manner. This position is located at Sweetwater Mine in Ellington, MO.

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in an underground mine environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, current driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient knowledge of ore extraction and mining process methods.
• Proficient knowledge of MSHA mine safety laws.

Responsibilities:

• Provide training, mentoring, coaching, and corrective action to employees in a timely manner.
• Determine, assign, and follow-up on shift assignments.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, including but not limited to time sheets, production reports, work area inspections, equipment pre-shifts, and 5000-23 task training documents.
• Monitor employees and work areas to ensure the safety of the employees and equipment.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Geology Department to keep working faces moving for maximum ore grade output.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Maintenance Department concerning daily equipment needs.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of utilities infrastructure, including power lines, air and water lines, roads, and mine pumps.
• Partner with other mine leadership and supervision to facilitate optimum performance.
• Ensure direct reports handle hazardous waste in accordance with all trainings and regulations.
• Maintain EHS (environmental, health and safety) compliance by holding direct reports accountable for adherence to EHS policies, procedures and best practices; evaluating employee EHS performance via field observations and document review; reporting and correcting unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and providing feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical & Lifting:

• Regularly required to work underground and in confined spaces, frequently exposed to wet, humid (non-weather) conditions. Occasionally required to work in confined spaces, near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to extreme heat (non-weather) and extreme cold (non-weather), exposed to vibration; Rarely required to work near moving parts, wear a respirator, and work at heights of 4’ or more with fall protection. May be exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time, talk and hear; Frequently required to drive; Occasionally required to grasp, push, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance, to use repetitive motion and reach with hands/arms. Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, ability to distinguish colors, and three-dimensional vision.
• Frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally required to lift 26-50 pounds, rarely required to lift 51-100 pounds. 

Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.