How to hire a mining manager

How to hire a mining manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step mining manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a mining manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new mining manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your mining manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a mining manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A mining manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, mining managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents mining manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Mining Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Mining Manager	Mining and geological engineers design mines to safely and efficiently remove minerals such as coal and metals for use in manufacturing and utilities.	$31-99
   Mine Engineer	A mining engineer specializes in planning and overseeing mining operations. Their responsibilities revolve around conducting extensive research and analysis in collaboration with other experts, designing methods and equipment, assessing risks, liaising with external agencies, and managing budgets... Show more	$29-54

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Environmental Compliance
   • Capital Projects
   • Mine Planning
   • Safety Training Programs
   • MSHA
   • CAPEX
   • Cost Control
   • Geotechnical
   • Mine Site
   • Mining Industry
   • Mine Design
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Mine Engineering
   • Production Schedules

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   Responsibilities:

   • Task primarily with building logistics infrastructure, managing operational expenses, and supporting start up strategies.
   • Train in GMP and allergen practices for food processing plant.
   • Implement use of AutoCAD as standard system for the engineering division.
   • Coordinate the repair and upgrade of several chill water HVAC systems in office spaces.
   • Solicit quotes for CapEx work, plan maintenance from contractors and follow thru on work.
   • Perform all daily surveying duties using Trimble GPS with data collector and Leitz total station.

   More mining manager duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your mining manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A mining manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, mining managers' average salary in hawaii is 62% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level mining managers 68% less than senior-level mining managers.
   • Certifications. A mining manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a mining manager's salary.

   Average mining manager salary

   $116,992yearly

   $56.25 hourly rate

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   Entry-level mining manager salary

   $66,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average mining manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$165,686	$80
   2	California	$148,289	$71
   3	Ohio	$135,015	$65
   4	Illinois	$133,815	$64
   5	Pennsylvania	$124,084	$60
   6	Massachusetts	$123,175	$59
   7	Texas	$114,980	$55
   8	Nevada	$113,171	$54
   9	Virginia	$113,085	$54
   10	New York	$109,751	$53
   11	Georgia	$107,940	$52
   12	Nebraska	$107,764	$52
   13	Arizona	$107,284	$52
   14	Mississippi	$103,763	$50
   15	North Carolina	$103,626	$50
   16	Colorado	$101,745	$49
   17	Missouri	$98,396	$47

   Average mining manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Apple	$188,688	$90.72	2
   2	eBay	$177,302	$85.24
   3	Alorica	$151,906	$73.03
   4	Saint-Gobain	$149,446	$71.85	3
   5	Murphy Co Mechanical	$132,826	$63.86
   6	Accenture	$128,626	$61.84
   7	NEVADA GOLD & CASINOS INC	$127,935	$61.51
   8	Horizon Ag-Products	$127,856	$61.47
   9	Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc	$127,856	$61.47
   10	St. Mary's Cement	$127,856	$61.47
   11	U.S. Silica	$124,594	$59.90
   12	Coeur Mining	$123,568	$59.41
   13	Oldcastle Infrastructure	$112,032	$53.86	4
   14	Rockwell Automation	$111,068	$53.40
   15	KPMG LLP	$106,666	$51.28
   16	Ledcor	$92,942	$44.68

4. Writing a mining manager job description

   A job description for a mining manager role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a mining manager job description:

   Mining manager job description example

   What you will accomplish together with us
   
   * You collaborate with internal business stakeholders on all management levels to discover inefficiencies and drive continuous value realization
   
   * You define a process mining portfolio and manage user-friendly communication to advertise your offering to internal business stakeholders during workshops, roadshows and (executive) meetings
   
   * You build and manage a team of 10-12 process mining & process specialists (m|f|d) and assure their continuous training and qualification to ensure the delivery of high-quality IT services to the business
   
   * You are aware of latest technology trends and best practices and participate in the further development and improvement of our holistic IT strategy
   
   * You initiate and vitalize a process mining community to foster exchange on latest best practices amongst specialists and different business units
   
   * Furthermore, you manage your own budget as well as value realization
   
   What will convince us
   
   * University degree, a vocational training with relevant experience or comparable knowledge and experience acquired in practice in relevant IT related disciplines
   
   * Several years experience in deploying process mining in a global environment as well as comprehensive knowledge in handling Celonis software
   
   * Excellent project management skills
   
   * Ability to prioritize to manage several large-scale projects in parallel while keeping overall targets, KPIs and strategic direction in mind
   
   * Strong verbal and written communication skills
   
   * Conceptualize plain customer and leadership presentations
   
   * Experienced people management style which is characterized by team spirit and decision-making competence
   
   * Fluent Business English skills, German skills are a plus
   
   * Identification with our corporate values: sustainability, openness and enjoyment
   
   What we offer
   
   Sartorius' ambition is to simplify progress in the biopharmaceutical industry to help translate scientific findings into new therapeutics faster and more efficiently. Nearly 14,000 employees at more than 60 sites are working together on achieving our goal: Better health for more people. And together, we have grown strongly over the past years. Enjoy the advantages of working with a global player #growwithus:
   
   * Opportunity for international career development: a global network offering seminars and training sessions, expert and manager career paths
   
   * Open and highly collaborative culture: mutual support within teams and working as equals, team spirit and international collaboration
   
   * Work-life balance: Working from home at many sites
   
   * Intelligent working environment: working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
   
   * Ambitious goals: Sartorius plans to double its sales revenue approximately every five years and expects to grow its global team to approximately 15,000 people in 2025.
   
   We look forward to receiving your application.
   
   www.sartorius.com/career
   
   We look for employees who would like to grow with us and move the innovative life sciences sector forward. In the process, we focus on agile project work, mutual support within teams and working as equals. Sartorius thrives as a company with people who give their very best every day and who are eager to develop personally and professionally.
   
   Further insights into our world of work can be found here.

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5. Post your job

   To find mining managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any mining managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level mining managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your mining manager job on Zippia to find and recruit mining manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting mining managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new mining manager

   Once you've selected the best mining manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new mining manager. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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