Continuous Improvement - Dispatch Engineering

JOB TITLE: Mine Operations Dispatch Coordinator

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

Mine Operations Dispatch Supervisor manages a crew of approximately 4 primary fleet dispatchers and 4 relief fleet dispatchers and all associated mining-related activities in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Proactively coordinates activities and resources in conjunction with other departments to comply with priorities and overall objectives of the mine plan.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow safe work procedures and best practices.

Supervise, support, assist, train and develop dispatchers.

Be responsible for achieving mine plan in coordination with the Mine Operations supervisors.

Assists in managing and supervising a Mine Operations crew.

Maintain a clean work environment.

Participate in job planning.

Handle disciplinary action within the operations department.

Is responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed by subordinates.

Participate in meetings and discussions.

Be a role model to others in safe behavior.

Be willing and enthusiastic.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

A minimum of 3 to 5 years mine operations, preferably in an open pit mine environment or large earthmoving excavation environment. With previous fleet dispatching experience I.E. Mine Star, Modular or Jigsaw.

1-2 years of supervisory experience.

A valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

A BS degree in Mine Engineering or other related technical field preferred. Equivalent years of related experience can be substituted for the Engineering degree requirement.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Focus on Safety.

Strong personnel development skills.

Strong oral and written communications skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Proven supervisory skills in a union free work environment.

Working knowledge of mobile equipment including operating and maintaining such equipment.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Basic working knowledge of JDE or equivalent software.

Proficiency in the use of Minstar software.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to learn new software.