Mining Solutions Field Technical Specialist - Supply Chain And Fleet

Supply Chain And Fleet Field Technical Specialist

The Supply Chain and Fleet Field Technical Specialist provides engineering leadership on bulk packaging equipment (railcars, ISO, trailers, IBCs) and supply chain/terminal operations. The focus of this role is to drive standardization of best safety, operating, and maintenance practices across the Mining Solutions global supply chain operations. This includes providing regulatory guidance, technical input, and change management processes for fleet equipment & packaging used to transport the product. This position is based at our Memphis, TN location, but remote work may be considered depending on the candidate and circumstances.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Partner with Mining Solutions Logistics and Fleet Procurement to direct all aspects of regional fleet management requiring technical oversight; including, but not limited to, regulatory inspections and design upgrades.
• Develop and train terminal operations teams on standardized inspection, filling, and maintenance procedures.
• Design and install new cyanide handling infrastructure and expansion investments at the regional terminal locations as needed to support the business objectives.
• Assist with or lead fleet and terminal related customer complaint and incident investigations.
• Implement Mining Solutions packaging projects that improve our ability to deliver a seamless, safe, and cost-effective customer experience.
• Serve as conduit between Mining Solutions and fleet equipment & packaging providers to ensure that new equipment meets MS design criteria and business needs.
• Provide product technical and regulatory guidance to Logistics team and contractors to ensure preventive and reactive maintenance work meets the business and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage all test and inspection procedures for fleet equipment.
• Manage labeling regulatory compliance for fleet equipment and packaging.

To be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Minimum 3-10 years of work experience producing, handling, transporting highly toxic and/or hazardous chemicals.
• Demonstrated skills to complete work independently and through influence.
• Strong Mechanical aptitude and preventive maintenance background.
• Experienced in training others.
• Knowledgeable in safe product use, storage, and handling of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently, including ability to manage numerous follow-up actions and deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with Mining Solutions business leadership, customers, engineering firms, contract operations partners, carriers, and drivers.
• Willingness to travel (30%) to remote locations across Latin America, Canada, and the US.

• General skills required include:
• Self-motivated
• High safety standards
• Good steward of the business' money
• Good oral communication skills to effectively deliver training to individuals and groups
• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to influence and remain solution focused
• Ability to work in a team environment (a team builder) covering work groups in various/foreign locations
• Ability to work alone/self-manage

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Site manufacturing experience
• Customer and package applications
• Regulatory experience – DOT, Transport Canada