What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crusher General Foreman position at GOLDEN QUEEN MINING COMPANY LLC?
Description
Who We Are
Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the “Company”) operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.
Where We Are
Golden Queen Employees live in several surrounding communities such as Boron, California City, Lancaster, Mojave, Palmdale, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Tehachapi, and Victorville.
Mojave is known as the city of “Golden Crossroads” because it is located at the nexus of the California Highways 14 and 58. These crossroads are a gateway to the destinations of commerce and tourism in the San Joaquin Valley, Mammoth, the Eastern Sierras, Las Vegas, the Eastern Mojave Desert, and the Los Angeles Basin.
Enjoy outdoor activities? Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Murray Family Farms, Lori Brock Discovery Center, R/C Flying, EAA Chapters, Willow Springs International Raceway, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mountain High Ski Resort, Mount Whitney, Santa Monica Pier, Saddleback Butte State Park, Trona Pinnacles, Pacific Crest Trail, Sequoia National Forest, multiple beach venues and much more!
Enjoy theme parks? Nearby theme parks include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain.
Enjoy the arts? Art enthusiasts will find local museums (historic, mining, and aerospace), the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, and California Poppy Festival.
Enjoy shopping? Nearby you can find several shopping venues such as the Antelope Valley Mall, Valley Plaza Mall, Westfield Mall, Glendale Galleria, Ontario Mills Mall and Outlets at Barstow.
Who You Are
You are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. You take pride in maintaining safe, efficient operations and supporting your team to perform at their best. You bring a balanced approach to leadership — firm when needed, but always fair and approachable. You are highly organized, solutions-oriented, and motivated by achieving consistent results through teamwork, communication, and proactive planning. Above all, you lead by example, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and respect across every shift.
This is a safety sensitive position. As the Crusher General Foreman you report to Crusher Superintendent.
What You Do
- Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the crushing and screening plant, conveying, and stacking systems.
- Support the maintenance and operation of the Merrill-Crowe plant as needed.
- Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to maximize equipment reliability while minimizing downtime.
- Guide and direct operations and maintenance supervisors in daily activities, addressing personnel and performance matters as required.
- Ensure consistent implementation of company policies and procedures across all crushing operations, including contractors.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute conveyor and cell moves to support production targets.
- Develop and communicate daily work assignments to achieve operational goals.
- Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production results.
- Verify completion of pre-operation inspections and ensure safety-critical issues are addressed promptly.
- Ensure employees participate in SLAM (Stop, Look, Analyze, Manage) before starting each task.
- Confirm that weekly safety meetings and daily tailgate talks are conducted consistently.
- Identify, prioritize, and schedule maintenance activities effectively to support production needs.
- Review inspection reports and provide timely updates so maintenance planners have the necessary information for scheduling.
- Collaborate with Mine Operations to blend materials for optimal throughput and recovery.
- Promote a safe work environment through regular training, communication, and proactive hazard prevention — targeting zero incidents.
- Foster constructive, positive communication and teamwork across all levels of the department.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring
- 5–10 years of experience in crushing and screening plant operations, conveying, and stacking systems.
- Proven supervisory experience leading teams in an industrial or mining environment.
- Strong technical and operational knowledge with the ability to lead both operations and maintenance functions effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
- High professional standards with a focus on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Self-motivated and results-driven, capable of working independently with minimal direction.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:
- 401K with Company Matching
- PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Accruals
Notice to recruitment and/or staffing firms:
The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.
Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.
Salary : $112,750 - $142,600
