Manager of Underground Services

Description

Position Summary

Provide oversight and general/technical support to the Underground Services Group. This position will also be expected to gather data, design, and lead projects (capital and non-capital) pertaining to all aspects of the Underground Services functional areas of expertise. Responsibilities also include management and support of outside consultants or other third parties when needed. This leader must possess the ability to safely, quickly, and effectively manage multiple teams (both internal and contractor led) and projects throughout the division simultaneously, as well as effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, as well as MSHA.

Responsibilities

- Collaborate with Operations Services, Operational Excellence, and Operations teams on issues critical to project success and the business process; must be safety driven and customer service oriented.

- Drive Safety at all levels.

- Continually monitor and analyze progress toward operational objectives; provides constructive feedback and direction as necessary.

- Responsible for communication and coordination with operations managers, senior division management and corporate managers on project and initiative status.

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with all existing and new general contractors and subcontractors. Work to expand the quantity and quality of vendors and contractors available for bidding on underground related projects.

- Experience with AutoCAD software and Carlson Software for mine-planning is preferred. Experience with MS Project or other Gantt-chart type of software also preferred.

- Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws/regulations and company policy concerning safety, environmental, EEO/AAP, and others.

- Works closely with Procurement to ensure that we have the appropriate vendors and suppliers available for projects and general production.

- Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to issues as they arise.

- Serve as Subject Matter Expert on Ventilation, Ground Control, and Mine Planning functions.

- Standardize and manage the Division’s underground data.

- Coordinate site-visits and work directly with 3rd party experts to develop solutions to issues. Serve as liaison with consultants and management to provide support, assistance, and follow-up of recommendations.

- Maintain involvement in underground mobile mining equipment recommendations and purchases.

- Active participation in any and all safety initiatives including internal safety audits and MSHA compliance/issues.

- Ownership of the following initiatives:

- - Standardized Underground Guidelines, Protocols, and Compliance

- Underground Mine Planning Process

- The Mine WiFi and data system installation and operations

- Champion of new UG technologies and Potential Implementation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong management and communication skills.

- Performance management orientation with clear ability to establish goals and communicate results.

- Strong project management process optimization, financial and analytical skills; project budget and schedule oversight experience.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

- Able to communicate with employees, vendors, contractors, customers, etc. at all levels.

- Innovative and knowledgeable in rock mechanics and ground control and able to assess and submit various process improvements for our underground mines.

- Computer proficient in Microsoft Suite and ability to learn new MM internal programs and systems as needed.

- Experience with successful execution of capital construction projects in underground mining environments is highly desirable.

- Must be able to successfully communicate and manage project-related needs to cross-functional team members (Geology, Land Management, Zoning, Sales, Finance, Safety) through project life cycles.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering, civil engineering, geology, or geotechnical engineering required, or equivalent experience required.

- 7+ years of experience in the rock mechanics or underground mining environment preferred.

- Must be willing to travel to accommodate job requirements up to 40% of the time

- Strong knowledge of AutoCad and Carlson Software preferred.

- Experience with successful execution of capital construction projects in underground mining environments is highly desirable.

- A valid US driver’s license

Competencies

- Ethical Conduct

- Leadership

- Teamwork

- Decision Making

- High Sense of Urgency

- Drive for Results

- Multi-Tasking

- Attention to Detail

- Safety Driven

Work Environment

This job operates frequently in a maintenance and operations environment in both underground and surface locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting (must be able to sit for extended periods of time up to 8 hours), walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, and the ability to drive.

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

- Medical

- Prescription Drug

- Dental

- Vision

- Health Care Reimbursement Account

- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

- Wellness Programs

- Employee Assistance Plan

- Paid Holidays and Vacation

- 401(k) with Company matching

- Pension

- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability

- Long-Term Disability Options

- Employee Life Insurance

- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance

- Business Travel Accident Insurance

- Direct Deposit Payroll

- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children

- Matching Gift Program

- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.