Mid-Senior Industrial Minerals & Processing Professionals
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Overview
Job Description
Hire Resolve is assisting mining organizations in hiring experienced industrial minerals and chemical mining professionals across the United States. This multi-role opportunity spans mining/quarrying operations, processing plants, maintenance and reliability, projects, and HSE leadership. Roles are suitable for mid- to senior-level professionals with growth potential into Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, and Site Leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safe, efficient production across mining and processing operations (mine-to-plant integration where applicable)
- Strengthen compliance with MSHA/OSHA requirements across plant and field environments
- Optimize processing performance (throughput, yield/recovery, quality) using data-driven troubleshooting
- Oversee maintenance and reliability programs for fixed plant equipment (conveyors, crushers, mills, dryers, pumps, instrumentation)
- Drive continuous improvement (downtime reduction, energy efficiency, cost control, quality consistency)
- Support projects, upgrades, turnarounds, and commissioning activities
- Manage contractors/vendors and ensure safe execution of high-risk work
- Maintain strong documentation and reporting for audits, inspections, and internal governance
- Coach teams and implement standard work, training, and competency development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, Industrial Engineering, Safety, or related discipline (or equivalent experience for certain leadership roles)
- Typically 5–12+ years in industrial minerals, processing plants, or heavy industrial operations
- Strong understanding of plant safety systems, work permits/LOTO practices, and incident prevention
- Familiarity with CMMS (SAP/Maximo), process data systems, reliability tools, and KPI reporting
- On-site readiness and flexibility for shift/rotation depending on site needs
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
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