Imerys Minerals Jobs in Usa

Kleinfelder is currently seeking an experienced Ecologist/Environmental Scientist to join our growing Tampa, FL office.

Working as part of a team, the successful candidate will assist with ecological field assessments for projects in the mining, energy, and commercial development industries. Primary tasks will include protected species surveys, gopher tortoise relocations, vegetative monitoring, hydrologic monitoring, water quality sampling and support with other ecological assessments, as well as reporting. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the natural resources of Florida and a minimum of 3 years of applicable job experience.

Candidate should also possess strong time management, problem solving, communication, organizational skills, and have relevant computer/software experience. This position requires solid technical writing and verbal communication skills, including coordination with team members and project managers, as well as periodically with clients and regulatory agency staff.

Candidate must be a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Gopher Tortoise Authorized Agent (AA) for surveying and mechanical excavation.

Candidate will be required to go through and obtain an MSHA New Miner Training certificate as part of on-the-job training.

This position is anticipated to be 80% field work/20% office work. Travel (local/overnight) may account for up to 30%.

The ability to travel, both within Florida and nationwide, and a clear driving record are also required. Potential candidates should be able to work effectively in both team environments and with limited supervision. Candidates should have availability to work outside of typical business hours. Flexibility in daily work schedule and willingness to work long hours in adverse environmental conditions and in remote areas is required.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in the natural resources (i.e. biological, zoology, botany, ecology or environmental science).
• Experience conducting threatened and endangered species surveys per FWC and United States Fish and Wildlife Service survey protocols/guidelines.
• Ability to lead gopher tortoise relocation efforts including mechanical excavation and bucket trapping.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a natural resources professional is required.
• Proficiency in use of Avenza, ESRI Field maps, a sub-meter GPS and data processing is also desired.
• Experience operating a 4x4 truck preferred.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

Mining Foreman

Dover, OH (On Site #LI-Onsite)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Mine Foreman to oversee daily mining operations and lead miners in a safe, productive, and efficient manner. This role is hands-on and leadership-driven. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and responsible for meeting production targets while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising quarry/mine employees and plant operations in a sand, limestone, clay, and coal surface mine and milling.

• Enforce safety and regulatory requirements

• Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily inspection and maintenance of the plant to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions

• Plan the daily operation scheduling of plant production to ensure optimal utilization of plant and equipment, personnel and inventory requirements, and work procedures in regard to mining, processing, stockpiling, loading and shipping

• Ensure the mine activities are achieved to planned specifications

• Assist upper management to control costs to meet budgets and reduce costs to achieve savings

• Conduct pre-shift meetings and safety talks

• Effectively manage direct reports by setting clear performance objectives providing regular feedback, and providing development through training

• Work with maintenance, mining, and engineering to ensure daily, weekly, and monthly plans are aligned

• Train, mentor and review staff

• Participate in health and safety meetings and risk reviews as required

• Perform all other duties assigned by management

Preferred Candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in mining or civil engineering or equivalent time spent in related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a surface mine operation or related field

• Mining Foreman's certification or ability to obtain

• Blasting training and or be certified blaster

• Significant heavy equipment maintenance experience

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Have strong communication and decision-making ability

• Ability to regularly stand and/or walk for long periods of time including on rough terrain and able to bend, stoop. climb, and reach

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments

• Other duties as assigned

About us:

Kimble Company is locally owned and operated by the Kimble Family, with over 70 years of experience in the energy, materials, recycling, and waste disposal industries. We are a dedicated team of aspiring and seasoned professionals who care about our clients, the environment, safety, our families, and our co-workers. At Kimble we strive for perfection in everything that we do.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with match

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.

• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Health care and dependent care spending accounts (FSA)

• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Employee Discount Program

Airswift is working in partnership with a rapidly growing advanced‑materials company seeking a Lab Manager for a permanent, onsite role based in Mesa, Arizona.

This position will report directly to the COO and will play a key role as the organization transitions from pilot‑scale operations to its first commercial manufacturing facility over the next 1.5–2 years. The new Lab Manager will be central to building the quality, testing, and analytical foundation that supports this scale‑up.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of laboratory experience within materials, minerals, chemicals, petrochemical, industrial processing or advanced‑materials environments.
• Experience overseeing or working with materials characterization techniques like ICP, XRD, XRF, PSD, BET, SEM/EDS, Raman, tap density, LECO, and wet chemistry
• Demonstrated ability to develop and formalize quality procedures, implement SOPs, establish testing methods and build scalable quality systems.
• Strong leadership background with experience managing lab teams, hiring, training, and building operational culture.
• Experience operating in production‑driven settings where QC directly supports product release and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of HSEQ practices, risk management, and laboratory safety standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Mesa and relocate within 1.5–2 years to a new U.S. facility.

Why This Opportunity Is Unique:

• This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role with direct access to senior leadership.
• The chance to build and shape the lab function during a major scale‑up phase.
• Work in the advanced‑materials space supporting a critical U.S. energy‑supply‑chain initiative.
• Clear career path with potential for promotion into a Director‑level position as operations expand.

If you believe this is an opportunity that fits you, apply to this post and I will be glad to present you with more details on this role!

TCI PRECISION METALS | E-Z LOK

Divisions of Tool Components, Inc.

 |  MANAGER

Full-Time | On-Site | Gardena & Los Alamitos, CA | $100,000 – $130,000 DOE

TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK are sister divisions of Tool Components, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing company founded in 1956.

TCI Precision Metals, headquartered in Gardena, CA, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of Machine-Ready Blanks—precision-ground and milled aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper products that eliminate material prep for machine shops and OEMs nationwide.

E-Z LOK, based in Los Alamitos, CA, is a well-known brand of threaded inserts for metal, wood, and plastic—including the E-Z LOK™ solid wall, E-Z Coil™, E-Z Knife™, E-Z Hex™, E-Z Sonic™, and E-Z Press™ product lines—sold through a nationwide distributor network and direct e-commerce.

Both divisions hold ISO 9001 certification, and TCI additionally holds AS9100 certification. Together, they serve industries including aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, automotive, and general manufacturing.

We are looking for a hands-on Purchasing Manager to take full ownership of procurement across both TCI Precision Metals and E-Z LOK. This is an individual contributor role reporting directly to the Owner/President. You will split your time between both facilities—primarily based at TCI in Gardena with approximately one day per week at the E-Z LOK facility in Los Alamitos. You will be responsible for strategic sourcing, day-to-day purchasing, inventory optimization, supplier management, and cost reduction for both operations. The right person combines sharp negotiation skills with deep knowledge of metals and manufactured components supply chains, and is comfortable working across two distinct product lines and ERP environments. This is a high-impact role with real visibility—your decisions will directly affect margins, on-time delivery, and operational efficiency across the entire organization.

•       Build and maintain strong relationships with mills, metal distributors, and component suppliers across both TCI and E-Z LOK product lines

•       Monitor supplier performance for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness

•       Research, identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors for raw materials, threaded insert components, packaging, and other supplies

•       Negotiate pricing, terms, lead times, freight terms, and consignment or exclusivity arrangements

•       Develop backup sourcing and disaster recovery strategies to ensure supply continuity for both divisions

•       Oversee daily purchasing of raw materials, MRO items, packaging, and other supplies for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and approve purchase orders within established dollar limits

•       Manage freight purchasing and freight claims

•       Ensure accurate order quantities, pricing, due dates, and vendor confirmations

•       Expedite late orders and manage material shortages across both facilities

•       Resolve PO discrepancies, invoice mismatches, and receiving issues

•       Help set and maintain min/max levels, reorder points, safety stock, and order policies for both divisions

•       Balance inventory availability against excess and obsolete stock

•       Coordinate buys based on demand forecasts, customer orders, production schedules, and seasonality

•       Support cycle count and inventory accuracy efforts where purchasing impacts inventory health

•       Work closely with production, planning, warehouse, sales, and customer service teams at both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules without interruption at either facility

•       Prioritize purchases for urgent jobs, stockouts, and customer commitments

•       Communicate supply risks, delays, and allocation issues early and proactively

•       Coordinate with quality on supplier corrective actions and vendor quality issues

•       Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, certifications, and regulatory requirements (including AS9100 for TCI’s aerospace work)

•       Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s, insurance certificates, conflict minerals declarations, country-of-origin documentation, and RoHS/REACH compliance records as applicable

•       Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, alternate sourcing, consolidation, and value analysis across both divisions

•       Track purchase price variance (PPV) and document savings

•       Review and respond to vendor price increases and market changes

•       Identify freight, packaging, and minimum order quantity improvements

•       Maintain accurate item and vendor purchasing data in the ERP systems (NetSuite & Epicor) for both TCI and E-Z LOK

•       Review and update lead times, costs, supplier records, and purchasing parameters

•       Leverage ERP/MRP outputs to plan and manage purchasing activity

•       Report on open POs, late deliveries, supplier scorecards, inventory position, and savings across both divisions

•       Serve as a backup for credit issues and order releases

•       Review POs for accuracy, detail, and lead time alignment

•       Manage bid buyouts and bid inventory processes

•       Purchase goods and services across the organization as needed

•       Lead the weekly SAT (Supply Action Team) meeting

•       Prepare and distribute material usage reports

•       Reduce spend significantly, YOY, for both companies in the first year on comparable volume

•       Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD) metrics across both divisions

•       Increase inventory turns while maintaining service levels

•       Reduce stockout frequency across key materials and finished goods components

•       Decrease past-due purchase order backlog

•       Improve supplier quality performance and reduce vendor-related nonconformances

•       Reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure

•       7–10+ years of purchasing experience in metals, manufacturing, or industrial distribution

•       Deep knowledge of metal raw materials (aluminum plate and sheet, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper) and/or manufactured component supply chains including mills, service centers, and distributors

•       Proven track record of negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers

•       Strong ERP proficiency—experience with NetSuite, Epicor, or similar manufacturing ERP systems

•       Solid understanding of MRP logic, inventory management principles, and demand planning

•       Experience managing supplier scorecards, corrective actions, and vendor qualification processes

•       High attention to detail with strong analytical skills and comfort working with data

•       Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

•       Self-directed and able to manage competing priorities across multiple facilities in a fast-paced environment

•       Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

•       Experience in aerospace or defense supply chains with familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards

•       APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar professional certification

•       Experience with e-commerce and distribution-based purchasing models

•       Familiarity with freight management, incoterms, and logistics optimization

•       Experience managing procurement across multiple sites or product lines

•       Competitive salary of $100,000 – $130,000 depending on experience

•       Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

•       401(k) with company match

•       Paid time off and holidays

•       A stable, family-owned company with nearly 70 years of history and strong values

•       Direct access to ownership and the ability to make a real impact across two thriving businesses

•       A collaborative, no-nonsense team environment where your work matters

ANDRITZ Inc. is the world’s leading pulp & paper industry supplier with the broadest technology portfolio and more than 2,000 specialists in 40 countries. For more than 150 years, we have been a driving force in the evolution of solutions and services for industries ranging from pulp & paper, food, chemical, and mining & minerals. As the OEM for many of the world’s leading brands, we have the solutions and services to transform our customers' business to meet tomorrow’s changing demands, wherever they are and whatever the challenge.

Product Quality Manager

Position Summary

ANDRITZ is seeking a seasoned Quality professional with significant experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control for project-based engineered equipment. The ideal candidate will bring deep welding knowledge, strong familiarity with industry codes (AWS, ASME), and hands-on expertise supporting fabrication for pulp & paper, chemical, power, and related industrial applications. Welding experience is the #1 qualification for this position. Candidates must meet this requirement to proceed.

Top Priority Qualifications (Must-Have)

• Extensive welding experience supporting industrial fabrication and equipment manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AWS Codes (especially AWS D1.1, D1.6) — required.
• Knowledge of metals including carbon steel, stainless, duplex, and alloy materials; welding of structural and pressure-part fabrication — required.
• Working knowledge of ASME Codes (especially ASME Section V, IX) — desired.
• CWI Certification and ASNT SNT-TC-1A Level II in any NDE method — preferred.

Principal Duties

• Lead and manage all Quality Assurance activities for assigned engineered equipment projects.
• Develop Quality Monitoring Plans for large, multi-fabrication projects.
• Create and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for equipment and supplier deliverables.
• Audit, evaluate, and qualify global suppliers—including Asia and Europe.
• Provide technical support to engineering and project management regarding quality requirements.
• Communicate quality expectations across internal departments and with customers.
• Implement controls to ensure quality compliance across all equipment and components.
• Coordinate inspections of structural, mechanical, welded, and machined parts.
• Manage third-party inspectors and cross-division ANDRITZ inspection resources.
• Review supplier quality programs, documentation, NCRs, and provide stakeholder feedback.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action processes, and supplier improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering (Master’s is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality or Project Management in pulp & paper, power, metals, chemical, or process industries, or within a large fabrication environment.
• Strong working knowledge of machining, surface preparation, and mechanical testing.
• Ability to perform dimensional inspections and verify compliance during multiple fabrication stages.
• Experience with supplier auditing — preferred.
• Experience with failure analysis and RCA — preferred.
• Knowledge of pulp & paper equipment — preferred.
• Ability to travel internationally (Asia and Europe).

Work Environment

This role requires daily cross-functional interaction with vendors, Sales, Engineering, Production, Quality Control, and Materials. Overnight travel by air or ground is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Are you looking to join a company that is an innovative leader in proppant and logistics services? HC Minerals is a leading supplier of premium frac sand and logistics services to E&P companies, service companies and pressure pumping companies. Our fully integrated supply and service ranges from frac sand mining, logistics and sand storage.

We are searching for a Transload Operator to join our ambitious Smithfield, PA team.

What we offer:

• Impact: Have the opportunity to make a significant impact on employee growth, talent development and opportunities.
• Never a dull moment: We are looking for someone with a CAN-DO attitude and enjoys a fast pace environment!
• Great place to work: We are a leader in the industry due to our exceptional service, high-quality products, and talented employees.
• Safety First: We are proud to provide a safe work environment. Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and employees participate in a random drug testing to maintain the safety of our team members.
• We offer a Full Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Company-paid short and long term disability
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Heath Savings Account
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • and so much more

Our Transload Operators are responsible for the unloading of sand at facilities. Responsibilities include moving rail cars into position, monitoring flows, directing sand to appropriate truck or silo, and preparing empty cars for transit.

Essential Functions:

• Unload sand at transload facilities.
• Inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment and carry out regular maintenance.
• Participate in the construction of facilities and installation of equipment.
• Assist as directed at transload facilities; observe use of equipment and observe railcar operations while in training.
• Report orally and in writing to supervisors; maintain records (i.e. daily reports and maintenance logs).
• Assist truck drivers with loading as needed.
• Keep facilities orderly and clean (including but not limited to removing spilled sand, clean spilled grease, oil and paint.)
• Additional tasks that may from time to time be assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience & Skills:

• 6 months to 1 year work experience
• Self-motivated.
• Mechanical know-how and creativity. The Operator will have to make frequent and numerous repairs without assistance, and in all types of conditions.
• Ability to follow safety compliance procedures.
• Basic computer skills required
• Valid drivers license free of violations for the preceding 5 years.
• Ability to sit, stand, reach, lift 50 lbs. and manipulate heavy loads or levers.
• Ability to operate tractors and similar equipment.

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• Operate stationary and/or portable grinders and pneumatic chipping hammers to remove excess metal, oxidation and foreign matter from weldments and structures
  
• Operate material handling equipment to move parts and materials, as needed
  
• Read and interpret blueprints. Capable of working from drawings, sketches, templates, temporary stop gauging devices and patterns, as well as set up jigs and fixtures. Access computer terminals
  
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• Follow and promote The Terex Way Values
  
• Compliance with all applicable occupational health and safety required
  
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• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience
  
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience
  
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and 40-100 lbs. with assistance of others or lifting equipment provided
  

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• Capable of using most hand tools
  
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
  
• Recognize potential safety hazards and take appropriate actions to minimize risks
  
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, order acknowledgement, engineering drawings and written instruction
  
• Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude
  
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate welding equipment, forklifts and overhead cranes
  
• Atmospheric exposure to dust, and vapors
  
• Certain personal protective equipment is required
  

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