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Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.

Shift Manager Dispatch

Eveleth, MN · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Experience/knowledge in mine planning, land/mine development and reclamation * Experience/knowledge ... and other small fleet vehicles, etc. The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. An ...

AK Steel

Shift Manager Dispatch

Taconite, MN

$80K - $105K/yr

Experience/knowledge in mine planning, land/mine development and reclamation * Experience/knowledge ... and other small fleet vehicles, etc. The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. An ...

WSP

Lead Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)

Reno, NV · On-site

Leading the civil design of mine waste containment (tailings and waste rock) and heap leach ... development skills * Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including ...

Mine Vision Systems

Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$127.70K - $168K/yr

Mine Vision Systems is a mining technology company building the decision-making platform for ... We focus on underground mining of critical minerals and precious metals, where small improvements ...

Mine Vision Systems

Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$127.70K - $168K/yr

Mine Vision Systems is a mining technology company building the decision-making platform for ... We focus on underground mining of critical minerals and precious metals, where small improvements ...

Mine Vision Systems

Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA

$122.90K - $161.70K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer Mine Vision Systems is a mining technology company building the decision ... We focus on underground mining of critical minerals and precious metals, where small improvements ...

Pogo Mine

Underground Electrical Lead Hand

Fairbanks, AK

$27.25 - $35.75/hr

Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their ... Ability to manage a small team of electricians. * Competent in liaising with other departments.

Mine Vision Systems

Platform Engineer (DevOps)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$49.25 - $67.50/hr

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Platform Engineer (DevOps)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

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Kinross Gold Corporation

Mill Mobile Mechanic

Republic, WA

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our ... vehicles, small mobile units, and auxiliary systems). * Support commissioning and functional ...

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Shift Manager Dispatch

Shift Manager Dispatch

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.

Eveleth, MN • On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Cleveland-Cliffs rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 111 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 29 rated mining

Job description

Location: Eveleth, MN
Cleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opening for Shift Manager Operations at United Taconite in Eveleth, MN. As a Shift Manager, you will direct and coordinate safe production at the Mine. Supervise the efforts of experienced operators and technicians to safely and efficiently perform their tasks. Lead mine operations crew and shift maintenance resources to safely meet performance expectations.
Summary of Responsibilities:
  • Utilize the dispatch system to safely deliver a quality ore blend to the plant while fulfilling all environmental compliance metrics and material movement requirements in accordance to the weekly mine plan.
  • Optimize the dispatch current best practices to improve pit productivity
  • Monitor the crude ore buffer at the plant so the concentrator maintains feed and maintenance can be scheduled and performed on a regular basis.
  • Monitor dispatch data to ensure accuracy and provide feedback to Dispatch Engineer on any issues. Correct data as required and implement improvements within the system.
  • Work closely with mine engineering, maintenance, vendors, and plant personnel to execute the mine plan and meet productivity goals.
  • Coordinate with mine operations supervisor to give daily work assignments and adjust dynamically to challenges throughout the shift due to equipment and manpower changes.
  • Communicate with a third party to execute ore movement via rail to the plant for processing. Communicate with third parties to align schedules and optimize train cycles.
  • Monitor crusher performance and communicate information to plant and pit supervisors to help facilitate action plans.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Interpersonal skills such as team building and conflict resolution are required.
  • Strong computer skills or the ability to learn new skills.
  • Accurate and daily reporting of key performance indicators
  • Ability to motivate, delegate, and manage a large workforce in a collaborative environment.
  • Ability to give verbal directions over a radio and speak comfortably in front of large groups to provide safety talks and metric updates
  • A two-year degree (BS Mine Engineering preferred), or equivalent relevant work experience
  • 1 to 5 years related experience preferred
  • Experience/knowledge in mine engineering, mining, crushing, and transportation (rail) processes systems and ore characterizations (blending and grades)
  • Experience/knowledge in mine planning, land/mine development and reclamation
  • Experience/knowledge in maintenance and reliability processes and systems
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning
  • Supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
  • Team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24-hour coverage, 7 days per week. Regular attendance is an essential requirement. Must be able to physically perform all these responsibilities safely: walk on uneven surfaces, climb equipment, operate pickup, and other small fleet vehicles, etc.
The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $105,000. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location and business or organizational needs.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more!
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

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