Assistant Quarry Manager Jobs

Mission

Reeves has an immediate need for an Assistant Quarry Manager at our Blacksburg Quarry in Blacksburg, SC. Responsibilities include directing operations, assuring that production schedules and customer demands are fulfilled, oversight for corrective and preventative maintenance, responsible for plant safety and complying with MSHA regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years supervisory experience in the mining industry (rock), including maintenance experience, material processing experience, and knowledge of MSHA regulations. Candidate will have strong leadership & problem solving skills, solid communication skills and a positive work history. Strong commitment to safety is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance on equipment
• May assist plant manager in overall pit development
• All other duties as deemed necessary or assigned
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly required reports
• Work with Quality Control Manager to produce the appropriate rock to specification
• Supervise and assign daily activities of mining
• May purchase and maintain inventory of all plant parts, supplies, and/or explosives
• May act as back up quality control
• Oversee contract labor activities
• Maintain records of major repairs and regular equipment maintenance
• Perform safety and operational check on plant, equipment, and/or quarry pit
• Responsible for the implementation and continued support of recommendations made/adopted by Delta’s Continuous Improvement Teams.
• Comply with company programs, such as safety, equal opportunity, drug and alcohol
• Prioritize, schedule and/or perform repairs with equipment manager or shop personnel
• Oversee special projects as needed
• Operate heavy equipment

Experience and Requirements

• Background in or knowledge of heavy machinery is helpful
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Minimum of 10 years prior experience in quarry, mining, earthmoving, or other related industry required.
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of blasting (such as blasting patterns and products)
• Knowledge of crushing and processing plants
• Valid driver’s license

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.