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“RER (Rare Element Resources)” Company Job Details
- Company Name: RER (Rare Element Resources)
- Work Type: Full-time
- Rating: / 5
- Location: Upton, WY
- Industry: Mining
- Department: Management and Manufacturing
- Experience Level: Director
- Job Creation Duration: 28 minutes ago
Job Details of Director of Operations
Company: RER (Rare Element Resources, Inc.)
Location: Hybrid – remote & Upton, Wyoming
Department: Engineering
Job Title: Director of Operations
Immediate Supervisor: President & Chief Executive Officer
Status: Full-time
Rare Element Resources, Ltd. (“RER”) is a publicly traded mineral resource company with proven rare earth mineral interests within the Bear Lodge Project, in northeast Wyoming. RER is currently developing a rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant with its strategic partner, General Atomics, an affiliate of the Company’s majority shareholder, Synchron. The demonstration plant, located in Upton, Wyoming, will process already stockpiled material from the Bear Lodge Project, and potentially rare earth concentrates from third parties, utilizing the Company’s proprietary technology. The demonstration project is being completed under a cost-share cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Job Description:
The Company is seeking a full-time Director of Operations to oversee the completion of construction in late 2025 and operations in 2026 of the rare earth demonstration plant project in Upton, Wyoming as well as manage consultants as they resume permitting and licensing of the Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project. The position will report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Upton plant manager will report to the Director of Operations .The position is remote, however, requires substantial time at the Company’s rare earth demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming.
Responsibilities
The Director of Operation’s responsibilities will include:
Rare Earth Processing Demonstration Plant: Responsible for the operations and optimization of the Company’s rare earth separations demonstration plant in Upton, Wyoming including but not limited to:
- Collaboration with and management of related staff, consultants, contractors and technology partners necessary to safely and efficiently achieve company goals
- Ensure compliance with all local, State and Federal regulatory licensing and permitting requirements necessary for plant operations
- Ensure compliance with all appropriate environmental, health, and safety programs and certifications
Bear Lodge Project: Responsible for oversight and management of the contractor for the Bear Lodge Project permitting and technical development.
- Participation in the selection of contractors to restart Bear Lodge permitting and licensing process, pursuant to federal, state and local requirements
- Oversight of contractor’s engagement to meet determined deliverables and milestones
- Collaboration with other team members in the process of permitting the project, achieving milestones and ensuring timely and efficient progress.
Report to the President and Chief Executive Officer and participate as a member of the management team in furtherance of Company goals by:
- Creating and conforming to operations budgets necessary to achieve Company goals
- Setting comprehensive goals for the performance and growth of direct reports
- Establishing policies that promote the Company’s culture and vision
- Leading employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication
- Evaluating performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
- Establishing and maintaining sound working relationships with executive staff, managers, employees, technical consultants, public officials, and regulatory agencies
- Advising on, and managing, operational risks
- Keeping the CEO informed of all matters of importance
- Managing relationships with partners/vendors
- Assisting CEO in fundraising ventures as requested
Perform all duties that are reasonable and consistent with this position, as well as other duties as may be assigned by the CEO.
Preferred Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Candidates must hold a science degree(s) in appropriate chemical, mechanical or process engineering in the natural resource sector preferred or at least 15 years of commercial operations management and project management experience in lieu of an advanced degree. Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
Location:
- Hybrid position with commitment to substantial Upton plant site presence, estimated at 70-80% for first year of engagement during operations of plant
- Travel Requirements: Attendance at corporate and regulatory meetings, conferences, and other events necessary to further the Company’s strategic plans and to perform duties.
Technical/Experience Requirements:
- Management of both professional and general labor personnel experience
- Experience in operations and advancement of proof of concept/demonstration technology to commercial operations
- Experience in the development of projects from the early development stage through construction and start-up
- Management of engineering studies, procurement activities, and construction activities related to projects, preferably mineral development projects
Contact: Careers at Rare Element Resources at careers@rareelementresources.com