JOB OPPORTUNITY – The Northwest Mining Association, a 117 year-old non-profit trade association located in Spokane, WA, with 2,300 members in 44 states, is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to work with the Executive Director to manage the Association’s policies and objectives involving state and federal government affairs, analyze the impact of legislative and regulatory proposals and help develop appropriate responses and positions.

The Government Affairs Manager works closely with the Executive Director and the Association’s standing committees on federal Mining Law, public lands, critical and strategic minerals, environmental, health and safety, permitting, public outreach and other issues impacting its members at both the federal and state levels.

DESIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

An ability to work as a team player in a small office of less than 6 employees
A desire to support environmentally and socially responsible natural resource development
An understanding of the importance of producing domestic minerals to our Nation’s national and economic security
A desire to be involved in shaping public policy issues affecting the domestic hardrock mining industry
Willing to travel for meetings with elected officials and policymakers

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

College degree preferred or equivalent experience

Strong written and verbal communication abilities and good computer/information technology skills
Thorough understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
An ability to work with Association members and staff to formulate Association policies, position papers and responses to state and federal legislative and regulatory proposals
An ability to Staff the various standing committees of the Association
An ability to write articles for the Association’s newsletter on the various legislative and regulatory issues affecting its members
Experience with advocacy, media relations and influencing public opinion helpful

COMPENSATION

Market-based salary, negotiable based on education, experience, and other qualifications
Benefits include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.

TIMELINE

We are looking to fill the position on or before July 1^st

CONTACT

Please direct resumes and inquiries to nwma_info@nwma.org or mail to:

Northwest Mining Association

Attention Executive Director

10 North Post Street, Ste. 305

Spokane, WA 99201

Certified Mine Foreman, Colorado

Geotemps is urgently seeking a Certified Mine Foreman for their client company in Colorado. This is a Direct Hire position, not a temporary assignment. The successful candidate will have 10+ years of experience in surface coal mining or related mining experience. Underground coal experience is a plus. Degree is not required. This candidate will be a Certified Mine Foreman in the State of Colorado. This is a 6 month project outside of Durango, Colorado. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to continue on with this company at this project as well as others. A vehicle will be provided and per diem. Pay starts at $52,000 annually depending on experience.

*All applicants must be Certified Mine Foreman in the State of Colorado.

*All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

If you meet the minimum qualification listed above, please forward your current resume in MS Word format (as soon as possible) along with three professional references to Angel Markins at Geotemps. amarkins@geotemps.com or call Angel at 775-746-7146 for more information.

Coal Resource Geologist

Brisbane, Australia

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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY MANAGER

Tri-State Generation and Transmission

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SENIOR MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Tri-State Generation and Transmission

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Principal Hydrogeologist – Subject Matter Expert

Join a world renowned EPCM group. Work with a technically strong team on a vast range of mining projects across Canada, US, South America and globally.

Principal Hydrogeologist

Subject Matter Expert
Denver based
Impressive salary on offer

Stellar Recruitment is partnered with a world renowned EPCM group who are set to deliver billions of dollars’ worth of projects across natural resources and infrastructure industries. Due to global project demands, they have a need for a Principal Hydrogeologist to be the subject matter expert within their mining division based in Denver, Colorado.

As the Principal Hydrogeologist, you will play an exceptionally important part within the team which will see you contributing to a large range of EPCM projects across South America, United States, Africa, Mexico, Europe and Saudi Arabia.

This role will suit you if you are known in the industry for your hydrogeological expertise. It is essential for candidates to have significant experience across:

conceptual and feasibility mining studies
43-101 evaluations and reports
mining operations
mine closure
mines and related infrastructure and facilities e.g. tailings and waste management

You will utilize your industry contacts to develop new business and will continue to stay abreast of new technologies and practices through active participation at conferences and continuing your professional development.

Attributes:

Engineering or Geoscience degree in ideally Masters or PHD
Minimum of 15 years experience
Ideally have a mixed mining operations and consulting experience
Be recognized as a subject matter expert
Passion for technology, innovation and knowledge sharing

This role will require you to work out of the Denver office based in the Tech Centre. The majority of your time will be spent in the office, however there will be approximately 25% interstate and international travel.

This organization understands the importance of your role and expert skills, therefore will remunerate you accordingly. Full relocation and visa sponsorship is also available to Canadian, Mexican and Australian citizens.

To apply for this position please contact Tahlia. Alternatively, for a confidential appraisal of the current market please contact or email your resume quoting reference number TM13293.

Tahlia Murdock

Direct: + (1) 720 932 8198 I Cell: + (1) 720 940 0169

tahlia@stellarrecruitment.com

Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Subject Matter Expert

Join a world renowned EPCM group. Work with a technically strong team on a vast range of mining projects across Canada, US, South America and globally.

Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Subject Matter Expert
Denver based
Impressive salary on offer

Stellar Recruitment is partnered with a world renowned EPCM group who are set to deliver billions of dollars’ worth of projects across natural resources and infrastructure industries. Due to global project demands, they have a need for a Geotechnical Specialist to be the subject matter expert within their mining division based in Denver, Colorado.

As the Geotechnical Specialist, you will play an exceptionally important part within the team which will see you contributing to a large range of projects across the full EPCM spectrum, specific to metalliferous mining operations.

This role will suit you if you are known in the industry for your expertise across the full gamut of geotechnical functions and have significant experience providing geotechnical inputs from conceptual and feasibility studies, through operations and closure of mines and related infrastructure and facilities. You will utilize your industry contacts to develop new business and will continue to stay abreast of new technologies and practices through active participation at conferences and continuing your professional development.

Attributes:

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, ideally Masters or PHD
Minimum of 15 years experience
Ideally have a mixed mining operations and consulting experience
Be recognized as a subject matter expert
Strong understanding of geotechnical issues within metalliferous mines
Passion for technology and innovation and knowledge sharing

To apply for this position please contact Tahlia. Alternatively, for a confidential appraisal of the current market please contact or email your resume quoting reference number TM13293.

Tahlia Murdock

Direct: + (1) 720 932 8198 I Cell: + (1) 720 940 0169

tahlia@stellarrecruitment.com

Utah Mining Association President

Utah Mining Association President Todd Bingham has announced his resignation to accept a similar position at the Utah Manufacturers Association. Todd has served the mining industry well during his tenure and UMA anticipates continued mutually beneficial association with him as he accepts his new employment. We wish him success in his new position.

UMA Chairman Bryan Nielson has appointed a search committee, chaired by David R. Bird, and is seeking qualified applicants for the position of President. This is a full-time, paid position with a yearly salary range of $85,000 to $105,000 based upon qualifications plus a potential annual bonus up to 20% of salary based upon performance. The benefit package includes Association paid medical, dental and vision insurance (with family deductibles); a $750 monthly car allowance, plus partial business mileage reimbursement; and payment of 7-10% of gross salary into a tax deferred retirement account. The UMA requires that its President will devote his/her full time to the position and will not have any outside lobbying contracts.

Qualified applicants should have experience working with legislators and other public officials (preferably in Utah), administering a trade association and working with a Board, educating the public about the importance of natural resources and advancing a mining education program. Mining experience is beneficial, but not a prerequisite. The successful applicant must have integrity, poise, maturity and credibility, and demonstrate good writing, speaking, public relations, organizational, budgeting, coalition building and interpersonal skills.

The UMA will be accepting applications through the close of business on April 16, 2012. Persons interested in the position are requested to send a detailed letter of interest, together with a current resume and salary history to the Utah Mining Association, 136 South Main Street, Suite 709, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, Attention: Marilyn.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality. Based upon the submitted written materials, selected applicants will be invited for personal interviews during the last week of April or the first week of May. The UMA plans to make a decision immediately thereafter with the expectation the selected individual will start between the first and fifteenth of June.

Contact:
Marilyn Tuttle
Utah Mining Association
801-364-1874

Mining is Integral to your Quality of Life!

Account Manager - Denver or Dallas

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Account Manager - Fixed Plant, Denver or Dallas

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MRC: Senior Geologist

MRC is presently seeking candidates for our client(s) for a Senior Geologist. Please see the attached position description or visit our website for further detail. Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated. If this position is not a fit for you personally, do not hesitate to share this information with colleagues as appropriate.

For more information on MRC, on this role as well as others, we welcome you to give us a call and/or visit our website http://www.MiningSearch.com/ click on ‘Candidates' - 'Job Postings'

Metro Denver EDC open position: Energy Industry Manager

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Senior Mining Engineer / Analyst

International mining company / expanding operation / technically challenging site / direct access to VP. Enviable location in Western United States.

Expanding gold operation
Direct access to VP
Circa $90,000 + benefits + relocation

Stellar Recruitment has partnered with a leading resources company who has been successfully managing, operating and developing gold mines and projects globally. Due to significant expansion and capital projects planned at one of their operations in the Western region of the United States, they have a requirement for a Senior Mining Engineer / Analyst to join the Business Improvement Group, and provide a high level of support directly to the Vice President.

This operation currently produces approximately 300,000oz of gold annually from open pit methods, and is in the process of developing new processing facility to significantly increase the recovery of gold. This site is technically challenging due to environmental and grade control factors and will continue to provide challenges and allow you to work on various projects optimizing resources and assets whilst reducing operating costs.

This role will allow you to positively impact the performance of this site through:

Assisting the VP to effectively manage the budgeting process
Analysis of financial and operational performance data
Identification of improvement projects to decrease costs and increase performance across operations and processing
Management of special projects including multi-million dollar capital projects

This is a diversified, challenging and highly rewarding role where you can directly see the impact of your work.

Compensation and benefits:

The package on offer is in the vicinity of $100,000 plus 401K, 100% medical cover as well as an attractive relocation package including closing costs. If you are successful in this role, you will relocate to a charming country town, located only a couple of hours drive to a major capital city.

All applicants are treated with the utmost confidentiality and CV’s will not be submitted without candidate consent.

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY link below. Alternatively, for a confidential appraisal of the current market please contact or email your resume quoting reference number TM13666.

Tahlia Murdock

+1 720 932 8198

tahlia@stellarrecruitment.com

Division of Natural Resources is seeking an Assistant Director for Parks, Wildlife and Lands

The announcement, job description, and information on how to apply are available here, or by clicking DNR on the general site for Colorado state-government jobs at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/default.cfm.

The position is open to Colorado residents only and closes on Feb. 21, 2012.

Internal Audit Manager – Capital Projects

Are you a Project Manager or Project Director wanting to move into a corporate role ensuring the integrity and compliance for multi-billion dollar capital projects across the globe?

Corporate role
Multi-billion dollar capital projects – total value >$10billion
Mine development and mine expansions

Stellar Recruitment has been engaged by a world renowned commodity producer whose assets stretch across the Americas, Africa and Asia Pacific regions. They have invested billions of dollars for capital projects for their mining assets in these regions. To ensure the effective delivery of these projects, they have created a position of Internal Audit Manager - Capital Projects, to ensure integrity of financial data, streamlining of operational processes, and compliance to plans, policies and procedures.

As the Internal Audit Manager – Capital Projects, you will plan, execute and manage the audit activities for a large portfolio of capital projects, exceeding $10Billion. The primary scope of the audits will include:

EPC Contractor – project execution, quality, budgets, timing and compliance
Project Management - contract management and administration
Project Controls - cost control, risk management, reporting and document management
Finance and Statistics – data integrity
Operational processes – effectiveness and efficiency

To be considered for this role, it is pertinent that you can demonstrate the following:

Experience applying risk-based audit planning methodologies
Strong working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002
Demonstrated report writing and presentation skills
High level persuasion and negotiation skills
High level communication skills and demonstrated ability to build rapport, particularly with site personnel
Degree in Engineering, Management or Finance
10+ years working on significant capital projects in the billion dollar range
Background within the mining industry and working for or managing EPCM contractors

To apply for this position please click on the APPLY link below. Alternatively, for a confidential appraisal of the current market please contact or email your resume quoting reference number TM13533.

Tahlia Murdock

Direct: + (1) 720 932 8198 I Cell: + (1) 720 940 0169

tahlia@stellarrecruitment.com

Tailings Specialist – Subject Matter Expert

Join a world renowned EPCM group. Work with a technically strong team on a vast range of mining projects across Canada, US, South America and globally.

Subject Matter Expert

Work in an office of your choice - Arizona, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto

Impressive salary on offer

Stellar Recruitment is partnered with a world renowned EPCM group who are set to deliver billions of dollars’ worth of projects across natural resources and infrastructure industries. Due to project demands across North and South America, they have a need for a Tailings Specialist to be the subject matter expert within their mining division.

As the Tailings Specialist, you will play an exceptionally important part within the team which will see you contributing to a large range of projects from permitting, design, construction, commissioning, operation and closure of tailings facilities specific to metalliferous mining operations. This will see you managing projects and providing expertise across:

Detailed engineering design
Geotechnical and environmental investigation and testing
Supporting permitting, construction and commissioning
Preparation of Management and Closure Plans, including water management
Consultation on day to day management of tailings facilities
Being known in the industry for your expertise across all aspects in the design, management and closure of tailings facilities, you will utilize your industry contacts to develop new business and will continue to stay abreast of new technologies and practices through active participation at conferences and continuing your professional development.

Attributes:

Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, ideally Masters or PHD

Minimum of 15 years experience

Ideally have a mixed mining operations and consulting experience

Be recognized as a subject matter expert

Strong understanding of geotechnical, hydrogeological and environmental issues within metalliferous mines

Passion for technology and innovation

This role will allow you to work at the office of your choice in Arizona, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. The majority of your time will be spent in the office, however there will be an element of travel in your role as required.

This organization understands the importance of your role and expert skills within tailings, therefore will remunerate you accordingly. Full relocation and visa sponsorship is also available.

Tahlia Murdock

Direct: + (1) 720 932 8198 I Cell: + (1) 720 940 0169

tahlia@stellarrecruitment.com

Colorado Cattlemen's Association

Director of Industry Programs vacancy. Click HERE to view job description.

Mining Engineer – Ventilation

Western Colorado
$70,000 - $80,000 plus benefits
Strong team focussed culture

Stellar Recruitment has partnered with a natural resources company who has been successfully managing and operating several mining and processing facilities across the United States. They currently have a requirement for a Mining Engineer – Ventilation at their longwall operation in Colorado’s western region.

As the Mining Engineer – Ventilation, you will report into the Chief Engineer and provide expert engineering and management to the mine’s ventilation system to provide fresh, cool air to the miners.

Your duties will include:

Manage mine ventilation systems and maintain airflows throughout the underground workings and planning for future developments
Providing ventilation emergency plans and all other ventilation related planning and procedures
Monitoring, measuring and reporting on air quality
Ensure the sites ventilation systems and practices are compliant with relevant safety requirements
Work collaboratively technical, production, and trades staff working on the ventilation system
Stay up-to-date with technological advances, managing the implementation of improvements to the sites ventilation systems

The main challenges in this role come with mining an old, gassy mine and as such will require the following attributes:

Degree in Mining Engineering
Proven understanding of underground mine engineering
Proven mine ventilation engineering experience within a longwall environment
Well-developed communication and leadership skills
Pro-active approach to developing and improving processes
Excellent awareness of related best-practice and regulatory requirements in the mining production/operations environment, and a good awareness of related H&S requirements
Confidence to make key decisions through sound experience and logic

The salary range is between $70,000 up to $80,000, plus discretionary bonus, dental, medical and life cover, 401K, and relocation assistance.

With a strong economy, and access to some of the country’s best fishing, hunting, hiking and snow, the mine’s employees enjoy a fantastic balance of work and leisure.

All applicants are treated with the utmost confidentiality and CV’s will not be submitted without candidate consent.

To register your interest for this position, or for a confidential appraisal of the current market, please call or email me quoting reference number TM13208.

Tahlia Murdock

President – Americas

Stellar Recruitment

+ (1) 720 932 8198

tahlia@stellarrecruitment.com

Colorado Mining Association | 216 16th Street, Suite 1250 Denver, Colorado 80202 | Phone: 303/575-9199 | Fax: 303/575-9194 | Email: colomine@coloradomining.org