Senior Director, Operations

Description Hire Resolve is assisting mining organizations in hiring experienced mining professionals across the United States. This is a multi-role opportunity that can align to several functions within the sector, including mine operations, technical services, processing, maintenance, reliability, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) leadership. These positions are suited to mid- to senior-level candidates and offer a clear progression path toward superintendent, manager, and site leadership roles. Key Responsibilities Lead or support safe, efficient production across surface and/or underground mining operations Drive compliance with MSHA/OSHA requirements and strengthen site safety culture, incident prevention, and risk controls Optimize mine plans, production schedules, and equipment utilization to meet cost, quality, and output targets Manage operational performance through KPIs, daily/weekly reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives Partner with technical teams on drilling and blasting performance, ground control, ventilation, and geotechnical risk management (as applicable) Improve plant/process performance through throughput, recovery, and quality improvements (where applicable) Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies, shutdown planning, and asset performance for mobile and fixed plant equipment Support contractor management, vendor coordination, and operational readiness for projects and site expansions Build and develop teams through coaching, training, and structured performance management Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX/OPEX planning, and cross-functional stakeholder communication Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Process Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience for certain operations/maintenance leadership roles) Typically 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining, minerals processing, or heavy industrial environments (surface and/or underground)Demonstrated knowledge of MSHA regulations and strong working familiarity with OSHA-aligned safety systems and best practices Experience with one or more of the following: mine planning and scheduling, drill-and-blast optimization, production leadership, plant/process optimization, maintenance/reliability, HSE management systems, or projects execution Comfort using common industry systems such as CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo), fleet/dispatch and monitoring tools, planning/scheduling software, and Microsoft Office/Power BI (exact tools vary by site) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across operations, engineering, and corporate teams Ability to work on-site and in field environments; flexibility for rotating schedules or travel depending on role 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) Training & Development #J-18808-Ljbffr