General Manager - Underground and Solution Mining Job at Intrepid, Carlsbad, NM

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  • Intrepid
  • Carlsbad, NM

Job Description

Description

The General Manager (GM) position is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall performance, safety, and strategic direction of three potash mining operations, including both underground and solution mining methods. This role encompasses full operational accountability for mining and processing activities, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and the development of site leadership teams. The GM ensures alignment with corporate goals while fostering a culture rooted in integrity, teamwork, safety, accountability, quality, and environmental stewardship.

 

ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Provide overall leadership for three potash/langbeinite mine sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations.
  • Oversee both underground mining/ore processing and solution mining activities, as well as all associated processing plant, tailings impoundments, load out and well field operations.
  • Manage the impacts of changing markets to quickly address company strategies in reference to production requirements, operating expenses, capital needs, product inventory management, reclamation timing, workforce requirements, value use of contractors/consultants and outside stakeholder obligations.
  • Ensure all operations comply with company policies and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (MSHA, OSHA, EPA, BLM, NMED etc.).
  • Lead and support site managers, technical staff, and processing personnel across all locations; foster a high-performance, accountable culture.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, environmental stewardship, quality production efficiency, recovery rates and cost control.
  •  Develop and manage annual expense/capital budgets and forecasts; track performance against KPIs and adjust plans accordingly.
  • Act as a liaison with corporate leadership, community stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry partners.
  • Lead the implementation of best practices in mining, processing, and maintenance to enhance operational performance.
  • Develop succession plans and mentor high-potential employees for future leadership roles.
  • Ensure readiness and response plans for emergency situations are in place and practiced regularly.
  • Oversee capital projects, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades across the sites.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, or related field or equivalent practical experience may be substituted for education.
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in mining/milling operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven success in managing several complex mining/milling operations at the same time. Underground and solution mining operations, preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of all aspects of UG room and pillar operations, mineral processing plant operations (potash/langbeinite), tailings management and well field operations/solar pond management preferred.
  • Knowledge of quality management to meet product specifications and compliance to meet safe feed/safe food requirements
  • Demonstrated financial insight with experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
  • Exceptional leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working with regulatory agencies and maintaining compliance with complex regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to travel frequently and be present across multiple operational sites.
  • Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and managing across multiple jurisdictions, preferred.
  • Proven success in managing continuous improvement through and with all employees.
  • Oversite of engineering of short and long range mine plans. Familiarity with mine planning and design software, and advanced data-driven decision tools, preferred.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

 

  • Must be able to work in a mining environment, including exposure to underground conditions.
  • Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders, and work in varying weather conditions.
  • Travel to all three sites as required.

A pre-placement physical and hair follicle drug test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity. Placement into the position will not be made until the results are received and cleared by Intrepid.

 

ABOUT US
Intrepid is an entrepreneurial organization committed to developing unique and environmentally sound ways of extracting minerals of global importance to multiple industries. While our legacy potassium products hold a strong reputation in the agriculture and feed industries, the expansion of our water, brine and other solutions contributes to the oil and gas industries to support energy resources.  This diversification of products and customers expands our growth and impact beyond yesterday’s needs. Working at Intrepid, you will experience the commitment, teamwork, and growth in every role and experience 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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