Doe Run

The Brief

Doe Run is a global mining company with important requirements when it comes to hiring new team members with specific mining operations experience. Speed and time were essential factors, and the mining team had a short period of time to fill positions; further, they were in very remote locations, which made it harder to find the right candidate who met the company’s requirements and open to relocation for the opportunity. 

The positions CSG Talent were recruiting for were vital for the business’s underground mining operations and smelter projects, such as the General Maintenance Manager, Engineering Manager, Environmental Engineer, Mine Planning Engineer, among others. All the positions required candidates with high industry expertise, skills, and experience in order to drive projects and successful results. 

The Process

CSG Talent then conducted an in-depth and detailed market map. The Mining recruitment team completed a network and headhunt search in our primary database, accessing a huge talent pool of engaged candidates. To expand the talent pool further, job profiles were advertised on various platforms to reach a wider audience.

CSG Talent conducted numerous phone calls and interviews to candidates located in United States. The mining recruitment team shortlisted candidates based on experience, qualifications, motivation, and desire to relocate - all while remaining in constant communication with Doe Run.  

To guarantee efficient communication between Doe Run and CSG Talent, Michal Szypkowski based in Australia, was the main point of contact. Michal leads the recruitment of technical and support disciplines within the mining and metals industry.

To strengthen the relationships between CSG Talent and Doe Run, Michal travelled from Australia to the headquarters office in the United States. He also visited one Smelter project, where he placed three candidates, and the fourth was onboarding. This opportunity to see the offices and mining environment hugely benefits the team having a clear understanding of where candidates will be based for future recruitment campaigns.