Quarry Superintendent
Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.
Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.
Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.
Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.
Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.
Responsibilities
Our Cape Girardeau Plant is searching for a Quarry Superintendent who will be responsible for the overall operation of the Quarry. The Quarry Superintendent will direct the drilling, blasting, stripping, loading crushing and storing of limestone. This person will work with the Quality department to optimize the blending of limestone to meet the plant’s needs, as well as with the Corporate Mining Engineer and Blasting Contractor to maximize the quarry reserves and plan the layout of the quarry.
The candidate selected will function as a safety leader in the quarry by demonstrating a personal commitment to working safely and ensuring the plant continues to eliminate work related risks. The Quarry Superintendent must meet production goals and keep accurate records with regards to equipment maintenance, cycle times, production targets, requisition of materials and adherence to budgeted cost targets. The incumbent in this position will work with the Plant Manager to establish a quarry budget, as well as quarry personnel to optimize and reduce costs through continuous improvement activities.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Geological Engineering preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in mine supervision is required
- Union experience preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be a self-starter able to work with minimum supervision with sound decision making abilities
- Must have the ability to effectively plan mining activities and demonstrate leadership qualities
Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
