Core Processing Supervisor at The Doe Run Company in Viburnum, Missouri

Job Description:

We are Doe Run – a natural resource company sustainably managing the minerals in our care.

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/. 

We Offer: 

• Competitive base pay plus opportunities for bonus pay. 


• Benefits that start day one, including insurance, paid time off, and discount programs. 


• Career growth opportunities plus training and education assistance. 

The Doe Run Company is currently seeking a Core Processing Supervisor to supervise the team that logs and processes all surface and underground diamond drill core in order to make certain that quality logging and sampling occur in a timely fashion and maintain pace with drilling activities. This position is located at our 28 Mine in Viburnum, MO.

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Earth Science based field, equivalent relevant experience may be considered.


• Minimum 2 years prior leadership, training, or mentoring experience.


• Core logging experience preferred.


• Experience in detailed sampling processes and quality.


• Valid driver’s license.


• Forklift Certified (must be able to obtain once employed with Doe Run).


• First Aid Training Certification (must be able to obtain once employed with Doe Run).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, databases (Acquire), HRIS systems, and ERP systems.


• Working knowledge of core logging and sampling procedures.


• Highly organized and attention to detail.


• Proficient problem-solving skills.


• Proficient leadership skills to coach and lead teams.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Manage and lead the geologic core inspection team, including performance management, resolving issues, assigning tasks, and providing guidance.


• Maintain core room facility and equipment; keep core room running efficiently and ensure equipment is in good working order. Order supplies and oversee the maintenance of the core room facility. Conduct safety audits of the core room and annex and resolve any issues.


• Oversee that core logging and sampling are accurate with quality logging by auditing and ensuring established standard operating procedures are followed. Visually inspect drill core; inspect drill holes, log drill core, describe geological features within the core, determine samples to be assayed, and prep samples for the lab.


• Utilize software in order to maintain core database; organize electronic logs of core information, input data derived from visual inspection of core into AcQuire database, run reports, and search for data as needed. Develop and maintain core library index and sample/pulp repository.


• 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.

Environmental Conditions, Physical & Lifting Requirements: 

• Regularly required to use a computer and phone. Occasionally operates forklift. Occasionally uses nonpowered hand tools. Rarely uses powered hand tools and loading/hauling equipment.


• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, vibration, and work near moving mechanical parts. Rarely exposed to wet & humid conditions, and extreme heat or cold (non-weather). Rarely required to wear a respirator, or work at heights of 4’ or more with fall protection. Moderate noise.


• Regularly requires ability to talk and hear. Frequently requires grasping, pushing, and reaching with hands/arms. Occasionally requires sitting, standing, walking, driving, and repetitive wrist/finger movement. Rarely requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, or balancing, Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.


• Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. Rarely required to lift up to 100 pounds.

 

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

Experience

Required

• Experience in detailed sampling processes and quality.


• 2 year(s): Prior leadership, training, or mentoring experience.

Preferred

• Core logging experience.

Education

Required

• Bachelors of Arts or better in Geology or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Personal Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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