Mine Operations Dispatcher

Position Summary: Operations Dispatcher will operate the mine dispatch system to contribute to the safe execution of daily mine plans to deliver blended ore to meet plant requirements on a shift by shift basis. Will work a rotating shift schedule.

Primary 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.

Education Required:

• A two-year degree (BS Mine Engineering preferred), or equivalent relevant work experience

Experience Required:

• 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.
• 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

• Travel requirements <10%

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Excellent benefits
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

As a company, we are doing what we can to keep all our employees safe and healthy. It is the current expectation that all Cleveland-Cliffs employees will be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Before accepting an offer of employment you must certify that you are fully vaccinated. Cleveland-Cliffs reserves the right to require proof of vaccination.

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. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. The following links provide information regarding your Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections: EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.