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2015 Mining Industry Compensation & Personnel Practices / 10920

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Friday, August 7, 2015

UNDERSTANDING OF CONFIDENTIALITY

This survey questionnaire should be completed with the understanding that:

Organization identity and compensation or benefit information will remain confidential and will not be released without advanced approval by the organization.

The contents and the resulting survey report will not be used in collective bargaining sessions or in grievance proceedings by either MSEC or the organization.

The resulting survey will be used solely to assist in guiding the effective management of compensation or benefit programs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Directions and Definitions

General Information Questionnaire

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Job Code Page

2014Mine Manager...... 6

Production

2016Mine Superintendent (Excluding Maintenance) 6

2017Mine Superintendent (Including Maintenance)6

2006General Mine Foreman...... 6

2015Mine Shift Boss...... 6

2066Continuous Miner Operator...... 6

2072Miner, Underground...... 6

2097Heavy Equipment Operator - Reclamation...6

2112Heavy Mover (Surface Coal Mines)...... 6

2069Haulage Truck Operator...... 6

2071Laborer...... 6

Processing

2011Mill Superintendent...... 6

2005General Mill Foreman...... 6

2010Mill Shift Boss...... 6

2020Plant Superintendent...... 6

2019Plant Shift Boss...... 6

2102Plant Operator...... 6

Maintenance

2008Maintenance Superintendent...... 7

2004General Maintenance Foreman...... 7

2007Maintenance Shift Boss...... 7

2089Maintenance Planner...... 7

2074Welder...... 7

2067Electrician...... 7

2070Heavy Equipment Mechanic...... 7

2023Warehouse Foreman...... 7

2073Warehouse Worker...... 7

Job CodePage

Technical/Professional

2012Mine Engineer, Chief...... 7

2030Engineer, Mine - Senior...... 7

2029Engineer, Mine - Intermediate...... 7

2028Engineer, Mine - Junior...... 7

2113Engineer, Mechanical - Senior...... 8

2114Engineer,Mechanical - Intermediate...... 8

2115Engineer, Mechanical- Junior...... 8

2042Engineering Technician - Senior...... 8

2041Engineering Technician - Junior...... 8

2031Environmental Coordinator...... 8

2033Geologist, Mine - Senior...... 8

2032Geologist, Mine - Intermediate...... 8

2109Metallurgist...... 8

2118Metallurgical Technician...... 8

2045Laboratory Technician...... 9

2119Underground Surveyor...... 9

Administrative/Professional

2117Controller...... 9

2001Accounting Supervisor...... 9

2024Accountant...... 9

2038Accounting Clerk - Senior...... 9

2037Accounting Clerk - Junior...... 9

2116Payroll Specialist...... 9

2002Human Resource Manager (Excludes Safety)..9

2105Human Resource Manager (Includes Safety)...9

2021Safety Director...... 9

2036Safety Engineer...... 9

2035Purchasing Agent...... 9

2039Buyer/Expediter...... 10

2046Mine/Admin. Clerk (Located at Mine Site)....10

* New position in this year’s survey.

** Job title change from last year’s survey.
Please read job descriptions carefully.

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DIRECTIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Please familiarize yourself with all instructions before filling out the questionnaire.

No organization's structure or job descriptions will match exactly the jobs outlined in this survey. It is critical that participating organizations match their jobs as closely as possible. Our objective is to provide survey results that accurately reflect competitive pay levels for jobs involving work of a similar nature and performed at a similar skill level.

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Use Data Closest To, But Not Later Than July4, 2015

If rates will change within next 30 days, please report new rates.

Report For Your Operations In Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Washington.

This Questionnaire Is Intended Only For The Mine Operation Which Appears on the Cover Page, HOWEVER,

If you operate more than one mine in the survey area and your rate ranges are uniform at all mines, you may report all mines on one questionnaire IF YOU:

Indicate the name, location, and ore mined at each mine on the cover sheet, and

Show at which mine each actual rate is paid

Photocopy Questionnaire(s) - Please photocopy your completed questionnaire(s) for your records.

Review Job Descriptions - Do not merely match job titles. It is the content of the job that determines a good match.

Note Jobs With Several Levels – Please read all descriptions before determining a match.

Report Only Employees Who Spend 70% OrMore
Of Their Time In The Described Function

Do Not Report The Same Employee In More Than One Job

Do Not Try To Force Match Every Employee - It is not necessary that you report all your employees, nor is it necessary that you report for every job in the survey.

Report Only FULL-TIME Regular Employees – employees working at least 35 hours per week or fully equivalent.

If your regular week is more than 40 hours, please report rates you would pay based on 40 hours per week.

Report for both union and non-union employees.

Job Title And Code – Please provide your organization’s job title and our job code in the space provided on the rate sheet. This helps us in working with job matches and assist you in completing future surveys.

Actual Rates - Report the number of employees receiving each actual rate. Do not report averages.

Annual Bonus/Incentive

If the incumbent is eligible for additional compensation (bonuses / incentives) as a percentage of base salary or lump-sum payment, provide the annual cash incentive for the last fiscal / calendar year.

Established RateRange - Formally established limits of pay for a given job. Exclude step progressions (wage increases granted at fixed intervals based solely on length of service).

Minimum - The lowest rate that can be paid to an entry-level employee who is qualified to perform the minimum requirements of the job.

Maximum - The highest rate an employee can obtain in the job.

Exclude:

rates for unique situations, such as demotion or accommodation, where an incumbent is paid more/less than you would normally pay for the position

part-time employees (employees working fewer than 35 hours per week)

shift premiums, overtime premiums, lead differentials

temporary and seasonal employees

Include:

additional compensation granted in equal amounts to all employees in a job (e.g., cost-of-living accumulations)

established rate range even if the position is vacant

Personnel Practices - Report personnel practices as they affect the majority of employees in each of the following employee categories:

OCT Office-Clerical/Technical – Full-time employees in office and other clerical classifications, and sub-professional technicians. All are non-exempt classifications under the Federal Wage-Hour Law.

PM Production/Maintenance – Full-time, non-supervisory production and maintenance employees who work in or around the mine. All are classified as non-exempt under the Federal Wage-Hour Law.

SE Salaried Exempt – Full-time employees who are responsible for managing/supervising a specific function or part of a function at the mine. All are classified as exempt under the Federal Wage-Hour Law. Excludes top mine management.

Any questions about a job match or filling out this questionnaireshould be directed to the MSEC Surveys Department at 303. 839.5177. Please return by Friday, August 7, 2015.

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WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

A task force meeting is held biennially for each of our surveys. We need volunteers to revise current job descriptions, establish new ones, or recommend changes for our survey. If you can help, please complete the following information. We will contact you when a meeting is scheduled.

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Title ______

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GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE

1.00

Full Organization Name:
Name of Person Completing Questionnaire:
Phone Number: / FAX Number: / E-mail:
Name of Mine
Location (Street, City, State, and Zip Code)
County

2.00What is your total current employment at the above mine location?

Production employees – Full time

All other Full time employees

Part time employees

Total number of employees

3.0Ore Mined

4.0Please indicate the operating expense budget category (excluding capital) into which your mine falls:

Small Operating Budget (not exceeding 9 million dollars at mine site)

Medium Operating Budget (between 9 and 40 million dollars at mine site)

Large Operating Budget (exceeds 40 million dollars at mine site)

5.0Methods of Mining:

Surface / In-situ Leaching (ISL)
Underground / Other (specify)
Surface & Underground

6.0Union status:

Non-Union Clerical/Technical (Non-Exempt) and Hourly Production, Maintenance
Union Clerical/Technical (Non-Exempt) Hourly Production, Maintenance
Union Hourly Production, Maintenance Only
Union Clerical/Technical (Non-Exempt) Only

7.0What is the total percentage increase received or projected to receive during 2014 and what is the total percentage increase projected to receive for 2015for each of the following categories?

PAY
Include merit, general, longevity, cost-of living, etc. for the “average” employee / PAY STRUCTURE
PayRange Adjustment
Category / 2014 / 2015 / 2014 / 2015
Production-Maintenance & Material Handling (non-exempt) / % / % / % / %
Office-Clerical & Technical (non-exempt) / % / % / % / %
Salaried Exempt / % / % / % / %
Top Management Executives / % / % / % / %

Comments or explanation:

GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE (continued)

8.0If you are matching Job Code 2007 – Maintenance Shift Boss, does the incumbent work:

1.0 At the Mine

2.0 At the Mill

3.0 At both the Mine and Mill

9.0If you are matching Job Code 2089 – Maintenance Planner, does the incumbent supervise?

1.0 Yes2.0 No

10.0If you are matching Job Code 2072 – Underground Miner, in addition to extracting ore, do your incumbents have additional activities?

1.0 Yes2.0 No

Compensation Practices

11.What is the average percentage incentive/bonus* payout received in 2014 and projected to receive in 2015 for each of the following categories?

Category / Average Incentive/Bonus % 2014 / Average Incentive/Bonus % 2015
Production-Maintenance & Material Handling
(non-exempt) / % / %
Office-Clerical & Technical (non-exempt) / % / %
Salaried Exempt / % / %
Top Management Executives / % / %

*Incentive/Bonus – Awards based on performance of company or mine site. Awards may vary based on salary or grade level of employee.

GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE (continued)

12.0Do you have a matrix for each of your hourly production jobs (i.e. haulage truck operator, dispatcher, driller, etc.)?

1.0 Yes(specify # of levels)

2.0 No– Skip to question 16.0

13.00What are the requirements to move through the matrix? (Multiple responses permitted.)

1.0 Performance

2.0 Length of time in position

3.0 Skills/knowledge

4.0 Other (specify)

14.00How and when are the rates in the matrix changed?

1.0 Annually

2.0 Determined by management / based on market changes

3.0 Other (specify)

15.00How are the employees compensated if they are at the top rate in the matrix and the top rate does not change?

1.0 Lump sum bonus

2.0 Salary frozen

3.0 No established policy

4.0 Other (specify)

16.0If you do not have a matrix, how are your rates established?

1.0 Annual review and market adjustment

2.0 As bargained

3.0 Other (specify)

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GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE (continued)

Health Insurance/Plan

Answer the questions for Health Insurance/Planchosen by majority of employees.

1.00Cost of single (employee only) coverage for health plan?OCTPMSE

0.5 No health insurance plan –Skip to Retirement/Investment Plans section

1.0100% organization paid

2.0 Shared by employee and organization (Specify % employee pays)

___%___%___%

3.0 100% employee paid

4.0 Other (Specify) ______

2.00Employee contribution toward premium forsingle (employee only) coverage for
health plan?OCTPMSE

1.0 $0/month

2.0 Shared by employee and organization (Specify amount / month employee pays)

$____$____$____

3.0 Other (Specify) ______

3.00Cost of family (employee plus dependents) coverage for health plan?OCTPMSE

0.5No dependent coverage - Skip to question 5.00

1.0 100% organization paid

2.0 Shared by employee and organization (Specify % employee pays)

___%___%___%

3.0 100% employee paid (Respond only if employee pays full premium for
self and dependents.)

4.0 Other (Specify) ______

4.00Employee contribution toward premium forfamily (employee plus dependents) coverage
for health plan?OCTPMSE

1.0 $0/month

2.0 Shared by employee and organization (Specify amount / month employee pays)

$____$____$____

3.0 Other (Specify) ______

5.00What is the monthly premium for your health plan using monthly COBRA rate. For self insured organizations, use fully-insured equivalent rate.

1.0 Single (employee only) coverage $______

2.0 Family (employee plus dependents) coverage $______

*OCT – Office/Clerical-Technical; PM – Production/Maintenance; SE – Salaried Exempt

GENERAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE (continued)

Retirement / Investment Plans

1.00Which retirement/investment benefits are offered to employees?
(Multiple responses permitted.)OCTPMSE

0.5 No retirement/investment benefits - Skip to Retiree Coverage section

1.0 401k plan (Tax Deferred Salary Reduction Plan)

2.0 Pension plan (Defined Benefit)

3.0 Money purchase pension plan (Defined Contribution)

4.0 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

5.0 Other (Specify) ______

2.00Organization matching contribution to tax deferred plan?OCTPMSE

0.1No tax deferred plan

0.5 Organization does not contribute to tax deferred plan

1.0 No matching – organization contributes flat percentage (Specify %)

___%___%___%

2.0 Organization matches 100% of employee contribution to a maximum percent

(Specify maximum %)___%___%___%

2.1Organization matches 50% of employee contribution to a maximum percent

(Specify maximum %)___%___%___%

3.0 Other (Specify) ______

3.00Cost of pension plan (Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution) other than social security?OCTPMSE

0.1No defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan -
Skip to Retiree Coverage section

1.0 100% organization paid

2.0 100% organization paid, but employee may voluntarily contribute additional amount

3.0 Shared by company and employee

Retiree Coverage

1.00Excluding COBRA, do you have health coverage for retirees under 65?OCTPMSE

1.0 No health insurance/plan for retirees under 65

2.0 Yes, same benefits as active employees

3.0 Yes, with reduced coverage

2.00Payment of premium for single health coverage (employee only) for retirees under 65?OCTPMSE

1.0 100% organization paid

2.0 Shared by employee and organization (Specify % retiree pays)

___%___%___%

3.0 100% retiree paid

*OCT – Office/Clerical-Technical; PM – Production/Maintenance; SE – Salaried Exempt

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2014MINE MANAGER

Responsible for mine management including mine operations, engineering, safety, personnel, accounting, materials management, training, security, office services and community relations. May be responsible for more than one operation. This is the top position at the mine site.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

PRODUCTION

MINE SUPERINTENDENT

Has full operational responsibility, excluding/including maintenance, for a mine. In coal mines, includes processing plant. Typically reports to the Mine Manager. May also be called Production Manager.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2016Excludes Maintenance

2017Includes Maintenance

2006GENERAL MINE FOREMAN

Second level supervisory position. Coordinates and integrates production activities into the overall production plan. Supervises first-line production supervisors. Typically reports to Mine Superintendent.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2015MINE SHIFT BOSS

First-line supervisory position. Responsible for the operation of a surface mining work unit involved in removing overburden and mining ore. Usually a specialist in one function, e.g., drilling and blasting, trucks, shovels. Typically reports to the General Mine Foreman.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2066CONTINUOUS MINER OPERATOR

Operates self-propelled continuous mining machine to mine ore in an underground mine. May repair, oil and adjust machine and change cutting teeth, using wrench.

2072MINER, UNDERGROUND

Mines ore in an underground mine. Cuts channel under working face to facilitate blasting. Operates power drill to bore blasting holes in working face. Exclude contract miners and coal miners.

2097HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -
RECLAMATION

Operates heavy equipment in a surface mine. Conducts pre-operation safety checks of equipment and operates the following equipment: track dozer, scraper, blade, rubber-tired dozer, primarily to remove and replace topsoil and subsoil for reclamation process.

2112HEAVY MOVER (SURFACE COAL MINES)

Operates draglines, shovels and excavators.

2069HAULAGE TRUCK OPERATOR

Operates truck transporting ore or overburden.

2071LABORER

Works with Journey level employees and others in the installation and maintenance of equipment or other work as assigned. This is an entry level production classification. Exclude seasonal employees.

PROCESSING

2011MILL SUPERINTENDENT
(Exclude coal crushing operations)

Has full responsibility for mill production, including volume and quality for production, scheduling of production and meeting delivery dates. Typically reports to Mine Manager.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2005GENERAL MILL FOREMAN
(Exclude coal crushing operations)

Second level supervisory position. Coordinates and integrates production activities into the overall production plan of a mill operation. Supervises first-line mill production supervisors. Typically reports to the Mill Superintendent.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2010MILL SHIFT BOSS
(Exclude coal crushing operations)

First-line supervisory position. Responsible for day-to-day operations of an ore processing (including leaching) or extracting facility. Supervises operating and maintenance hourly employees.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2020PLANT SUPERINTENDENT – COAL MINES
ONLY

Has full responsibility for plant production, including volume and quality for production, scheduling of production and meeting delivery dates. Typically reports to Mine Manager.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2019PLANT SHIFT BOSS – COAL MINES ONLY

First-line supervisory position. Responsible for day-to-day operation of crushing and/or washing plant, production, storage facility and loadout. Supervises hourly employees. Typically reports to Plant Superintendent. May also be called Tipple Foreman.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2102PLANT OPERATOR

Responsible for controlled operation of given areas of the mill. This includes start up and shutdown, troubleshooting, recovery from upsets and variation in feed rate, and adjustment of process variables to given predetermined values.

MAINTENANCE

2008MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Top maintenance position at mine. Responsible for all maintenance including routine, preventive and emergency. Responsible for both mechanical and electrical maintenance, cost effectiveness of maintenance program and planning. Responsible for assembling new equipment and equipment modifications. Typically reports to Mine Manager.

REPORT 40 HOUR EQUIVALENTS

2004GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Secondary level supervisory position. Supervises Maintenance-Shift Bosses in general maintenance duties in a mine or mill. Responsible for minimizing operations and maintenance cost of equipment. Supervises preventative maintenance programs and maximizes equipment availability. Coordinates day-to-day efforts and training of first-line supervisors and maintenance personnel. Typically reports to Maintenance Superintendent.