Careers

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustic tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Sherwin Williams, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Job Summary:

The Business Operations Manager oversees financial, administrative, and operational support functions at a mining and manufacturing facility. This role serves as the primary business operations liaison between corporate headquarters and site operations, ensuring efficient processes, cost control, compliance, and strategic decision-making support. The Business Operations Manager enables operational teams to focus on production and safety while maintaining strong fiscal discipline and business performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee site budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to site leadership.
• Track production costs, capital expenditures, and operational efficiency metrics.
• Ensure accurate reporting of cost allocations between mining and manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional site initiatives, including production planning, procurement, and logistics.
• Support inventory management and materials planning to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Supervise site office personnel (HR, finance, administrative support, procurement).
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and local laws.
• Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, and service agreements.
• Partner with HR on staffing, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support the site leadership in fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability.
• Assist in implementing workforce planning, including overtime and shift coverage.
• Prepare reports for corporate leadership, highlighting operational performance and financial outcomes.
• Identify risks and opportunities related to business operations and cost management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in operations, finance, or business management, preferably in mining or manufacturing environments.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with MS office applications required. (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems, D365 a plus.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with industrial minerals or mining operations, a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, environmental permits, and occupational safety standards.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with frequent interaction with mine and plant personnel.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing/processing areas; PPE may be required.
• Travel between mine and plant offices as required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustic tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Sherwin Williams, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Broad Function:

Responsible for the general electrical maintenance and preventative projects, including new installations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lays out, assembles, installs, replaces or tests electrical fixtures, apparatus, control equipment, motors, switches, starters, etc., as well as wiring used in the alarms, communications and light and power systems of the buildings or the plant structures, machines or equipment.
• Work with 480v 3 phase delta power
• Measures, cuts, threads, hinds, assembles and installs conduit which connects the various outlets, panels, boxes, drawing wires through and properly connecting same.
• Assists with proposed installations from blue prints, sketches or specifications.
• Assists in maintaining adequate stock of spare parts and supplies.
• Compiles required information with respect to operating equipment, service schedules, cost information and the like.
• Keeps work area and equipment clean, orderly and in safe working condition
• Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes.
• Perform quality testing and inspections
• Create and maintain repair and maintenance logs and records
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diplomas or GED.
• Associate’s Degree a plus
• Journeyman experience or the completion of an apprenticeship
• Experience with PLC programing and troubleshooting
• Experience with digital and analog Input/Output signaling
• Knowledge of electrical systems, hand tools and industrial equipment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated self-starter who can manage projects and make decisions
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and other technical documents
• Experience with component selection and power system design with some experience in control signaling a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor environments, moderate to loud noise levels;
• Standing for long periods on concrete or other hard surfaces;
• Work performed primarily in manufacturing and processing site;
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting and climbing;
• Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, manipulating tools/objects

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustic tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Sherwin Williams, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity for a mining professional who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing operational decisions, and making a lasting impact on the future of Dicalite’s mining assets. The Mining Engineer plays a critical role in driving the safe, efficient, and sustainable extraction of diatomaceous earth, vermiculite and perlite through open-pit surface mining operations. This position blends hands-on technical expertise with leadership and strategic planning, supporting mine design, permitting, overburden management, resource recovery, and quality control while ensuring full compliance with MSHA safety standards and environmental regulations.

A core priority of this role is providing day-to-day leadership and coordination of the Company’s third-party reserve reporting process. The Mining Engineer will serve as the primary technical liaison, ensuring accurate data, timely updates, and alignment between internal teams and external consultants. Working closely with production, geology, processing, and operations teams, this role helps ensure a consistent, high-quality raw material supply and the long-term sustainability of mineral reserves.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term mine plans specific to DE and perlite deposit characteristics.
• Design pits, access roads, and ripping/excavation patterns tailored to variable ore hardness, moisture, and porosity.
• Optimize loading and hauling sequences to meet production and ore quality requirements.
• Conduct cut and fill analysis, stockpile planning, and reclamation sequencing.
• Work with geology and lab teams to map ore zones and maintain selective mining practices to achieve grade targets (density, brightness, composition).
• Along with geologists, execute sampling and drill programs to support resource modeling and reserve estimation.
• Track ore reconciliation from mine to plant to improve prediction accuracy.
• Recommend equipment settings and fleet configurations (e.g., dozers, excavators, loaders, scrapers) to enhance recovery and efficiency.
• Support dust control, slope stability, and overburden removal performance.
• Review and improve strategies where required for harder ore zones.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA and environmental permits including air quality, water management, stormwater controls, and waste handling.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support reclamation planning and implementation to meet state land restoration standards.
• Analyze production KPIs such as ore-to-waste ratios, haul cycle times, and equipment utilization.
• Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, and capital project proposals.
• Assist in budgeting for mining operations and expansion projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or related engineering field.
• 2+ years of experience in surface mining, preferably in industrial minerals such as diatomaceous earth, perlite, vermiculite, pumice, or aggregates.
• Skilled in mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Carlson, Vulcan, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of MSHA safety standards and environmental permitting frameworks.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS office applications, especially MS Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics 356 a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with DE/perlite geologic formations and variable ore properties.
• Background in material handling from mine to processing plant.
• EIT certification or progress toward PE license.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work at surface mine locations in dusty terrain and varying weather.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work around heavy equipment.
• Travel to multiple mine and processing facilities as needed.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and operate in field and office settings.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustic tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Sherwin Williams, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate is an early-career accounting or finance graduate seeking hands-on experience, professional development, and the opportunity to grow into a well-rounded contributor in a fast-paced, growing organization. The candidate will have exceptional Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.) and be attentive to detail. The candidate will understand GAAP, accrual-based accounting, and the importance of accurate and timely reporting from an income statement and treasury perspective. Final work product presentation and attention to detail will be key components of this position. The candidate should be looking to build a strong foundation in accounting and treasury, with the desire to develop and grow within the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Treasury

• Prepare daily cash, treasury, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) models
• Assist with cash management on day-to-day basis
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Work closely with AP on daily payment tracking
• Assist in preparing cash forecasting and liquidity models

Accounts Receivable

• Process cash receipts daily
• Research and correct discrepancies in invoices and cash application
• Produce and maintain accurate aging reports
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers

Accounting

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports
• Process journal entries into ERP for month-end close
• Analyze trends in balance sheet and income statements for separate plants to identify unusual discrepancies or variances
• Provide financial support for ad-hoc projects across different functions
• Support audit and tax related requests
• Assist with process improvement initiatives- intended to gain efficiencies during month-end close and day to day responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance
• Excellent computer skills with experience in MS Office (especially Word, Outlook, and Excel) is required
• Must be detail oriented, and stress importance of work product presentation
• Reliable and committed
• Comfortable learning new programs and processes
• Must have ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• This position is mainly sedentary. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, to read, sit and type for sustained periods of time; to walk, stand, reach and bend; to open and close filing cabinets and access and retrieve materials in file room; to lift, carry and move files or other items of light to moderate weight; to operate equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; and to verbally communicate to exchange information
• This position routinely operates standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopy machines, fax machines and filing cabinets, and requires frequent communication with team members as well as customers.
• Regular attendance on-site in the office.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe.  Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth.  These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustical tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more.  Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be a hard-working professional with excellent communication skills, able to undertake a variety of office support tasks and work diligently under pressure. This person will be comfortable working with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion as well as incorporating new and effective ways to achieve better results.  This is a part-time position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide general support and assistance to the plant manager
• Perform clerical duties and filing
• Assist as needed to keep the office for the plant running efficiently to include filing/AP/AR functions
• Communicate with plant manager and team members on a daily basis to collect necessary paperwork and documentation for customer invoicing, daily production and sales reports
• Partner with HR to update and maintain office policies and procedures as necessary
• Communicate with corporate office on a frequent basis regarding budgeting, HR matters, invoicing and other matters as required.
• Provide customer service support when necessary
• Set up shipping for orders, working with outside vendors to meet delivery schedules on time
• Understand and update all production reports and various related excel spreadsheets
• Assist in monthly inventories and prepare end of month reports
• Assist with ordering parts and supplies as needed
• Prepare loading documents, certificates of analysis and other documents as necessary and/or requested
• Assist plant manager with all regulatory matters to ensure compliance
• Provide general support to visitors who visit the office and plant
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires and act as a liaison with corporate HR office
• Maintain your office area in a neat and clean manner
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Basic accounting knowledge is preferred
• Must be able to read and understand English and be proficient in business communications
• Excellent computer skills with experience in MS Office (especially Outlook and Excel) is required.
• Must be detail oriented; possess superb follow up and auditing skills
• Must have ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Basic accounting knowledge and 10-key adding machine experience is preferred
• Knowledge of trucking, carriers and rail are a plus
• Knowledge of an ERP system is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Nearly always work indoors – office environment
• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels and dust

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Company

Our Company

Dicalite Minerals Corporation is a growing international industrial minerals company with 16 facilities across North America and Europe. Operating through a fully integrated network of four mines and twelve refining, processing and packaging facilities, the company has a unique multi-mineral platform that includes perlite, vermiculite and diatomaceous earth. These processed minerals are used in a wide variety of applications, including food and beverage filtration, water treatment, construction materials such as acoustic tiles, horticulture irrigation, functional additives for coatings, fire retardant coatings and many more. Our brands, including SPV, Dicaperl, Chemrock Cryogenics and Microlite are well established. Dicalite’s core business is selling wholesale products to blue chip customers such as Sherwin Williams, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Cargill, numerous California wineries, 3M, and Nestle Purina, among others.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing repairs, preventative, trouble-shooting maintenance within a mineral processing facility. A successful candidate requires good mechanical aptitude with ability and desire to learn. Experience in welding and mechanical and/or electrical repair desired.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to perform skilled mechanical work with ability to cut and weld.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on processing plant equipment.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changes and communicate effectively to all parties to keep operations running efficiently.
• Assist in the repair and fabrication of process equipment as required.
• Be willing to work overtime as needed (including some weekends and call-ins).
• Assist in keeping the shop and production facility organized and free of hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a routine basis and work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Must be able to feel comfortable with operating and working on equipment with heights greater than 13 feet.
• Must have the ability to work with limited supervision and achieve results.
• Must have ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills

• Welding and cutting
• Fabrication Skills or Machinist work
• Auto Mechanics
• Electrical 480v & Controls
• MSHA Part 48a is a plus

Working Conditions

• Work performed in a mineral processing site.
• Primarily outdoor environments, moderate to loud noise levels.
• Standing for long periods on concrete or other hard surfaces; walking over rough and uneven terrain.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting and climbing.
• Frequent use of ladders and steps for accessing equipment.
• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Frequent use of hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, manipulating tools/objects, and writing/typing.
• Frequent exposure to all outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to substances, including but not limited to industrial chemicals, hydraulic fluid, grease, oil and dirt.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Dicalite Management Group, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Enoree, SC (Required)

Work Location: In person