Mine Front Line Supervisor- Field Operations

Kiewit•Centennial, CO

46d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mine Front Line Supervisor – Field Operations directly supervises day-to-day field operations and crews of up to 30 personnel for Kiewit Mining Group. The supervisor sets expectations for safety, quality, schedule, performance, and team development. The role requires a strong technical and practical background in surface mining, heavy civil construction, or a related field, along with excellent communication, team-development, and teamwork skills. The position may be based at various job sites in North America, with possible locations including Gillette, Wyoming; Soda Springs, Idaho; and Tok, Alaska. Teams may relocate based on available work and development plans. The role involves shift work, including nights and weekends, travel on short notice, and the ability and willingness to relocate to job sites.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Front Line Supervisor, Shift Superintendent, General Foreman, or similar in coal or metal/non-metal mines, or experience in heavy civil construction.
Familiarity with MSHA operations.
Self-starter and highly motivated, with demonstrated initiative and a passion for excellence.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what is needed to complete work safely and correctly the first time.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Passion for safety and ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Team player able to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
Ability to travel on short notice.
Willingness and ability to relocate to job sites.
Regular, reliable attendance; productive work and timely completion of deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use directions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours, and overtime and weekends as required, to complete work within deadlines.
Ability to work at different locations and in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise an assigned crew of equipment operators.
Assist with hiring, training, and developing craft personnel, including haul truck drivers, drillers, dozer operators, shovel and excavator operators, blade operators, and scraper operators.
Establish daily job assignments, authorize time-off requests, complete performance assessments, and initiate disciplinary action and performance improvements.
Maintain open communication with crews, field engineers and coordinators, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality.
Assist in preparing work plans and schedules, including determining manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
Examine and inspect field conditions, troubleshoot problems, correct inaccuracies, and implement cost-saving measures.
Monitor and adhere to job budget guidelines and ensure cost-control measures are followed.
Monitor job safety and provide safety training and awareness for personnel.
Monitor quality standards and ensure technical specifications are met.
Assist in developing overall job schedules, 90-day schedules, and three-week schedules; monitor the job schedule and coordinate work with contractors, supplier deliveries, and inspections.
Advise peers and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties, and assist in resolving them.