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.