Kai MacMurray

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director, Projects & Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc.

Bountiful, Utah, United States

Overview

Kai MacMurray is a results-driven engineering professional with over 13 years of leadership in the mining and metals industry, currently serving as Director of Projects & Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc. He is an expert in sulfuric acid plant operations and project management, holding a Bachelor of Science from Weber State University.

While working as a Project Manager at Rio Tinto, he successfully managed the installation of a $9. 42M package boiler, delivering the project $1. 0M under budget.

Personality Overview

Believer

Informal

Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Mining Project Management
Leads complex operational and engineering solutions with a focus on safety and innovation, having managed multi-million dollar budgets successfully.
Sulfuric Plant Operations
Possesses extensive experience in the operation, maintenance, commissioning, and optimization of large-scale sulfuric acid and hydrometallurgical plants.
Operational Efficiency
Focuses on implementing innovative solutions and continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity, performance, and environmental compliance in plant operations.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2025
Director, Projects & Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc.
6-2022 - 3-2025
Manager - Feed & Byproducts at Rio Tinto
1-2021 - 6-2022
Principal Engineer at Rio Tinto
5-2018 - 1-2021
Project Manager at Rio Tinto
9-2017 - 5-2018
Senior Advisor - Predictive Asset Health Solutions at Rio Tinto

Education

2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Science from Weber State University

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Exp : 26 Location : Bountiful, Utah, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Projects & Engineering at Coeur Mining, Inc.
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kai is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kai

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kai move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Kai take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

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