Mine Front Line Supervisor -Equipment Maintenance

Kiewit•Centennial, CO

69d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mine Front Line Supervisor – Equipment Maintenance directly supervises day-to-day equipment maintenance operations and crews of up to 20 personnel. The supervisor sets and maintains expectations for safety, quality, schedule, performance, and team development. The role requires a strong technical and practical background maintaining and repairing surface mining and heavy civil equipment, along with strong communication skills and the ability to develop and work well with teams. Kiewit Mining Group operates in multiple commodities and provides contract mining, mine development, and heavy civil infrastructure services. The position may be based at locations including Gillette, Wyoming; Soda Springs, Idaho; Tok, Alaska; or other sites. Teams may relocate according to available work and employees’ development plans, skills, and career goals. The role includes shift work, potentially at night and on weekends, travel on short notice, and work at varying locations and conditions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience as a Front Line Supervisor, Maintenance Shift Superintendent, General Foreman, or similar in coal or metal/non-metal mines or heavy civil construction operations.
Familiarity with MSHA operations.
Self-starter, highly motivated, and demonstrably committed to excellence and taking initiative.
Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to complete work 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 skills.
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; ability to work productively, meet deadlines, communicate and interact professionally, and perform work safely and effectively.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours, organize and complete work within deadlines, and work overtime and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise an assigned crew of maintenance technicians, including mechanics, welders, and electricians.
Assist with hiring, training, and development of craft personnel who repair and maintain the heavy-equipment fleet.
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 with work plans and scheduling, including determining manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
Inspect shop and field conditions, troubleshoot problems, correct inaccuracies, and implement cost-saving measures.
Monitor compliance with job budgets 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 schedules and coordinate work with contractors and supplier deliveries, and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.
Advise peers or project management of potential problems, work interferences, and schedule difficulties, and assist in resolving them.