Mine Maintenance Supervisor -Skyline Mine

Wolverine Fuels•Scofield, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mine Maintenance Supervisor – Skyline Mine coordinates and drives underground maintenance activities on the assigned shift to ensure the continuous miner section operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. This position is responsible for planning and directing maintenance work, supervising maintenance personnel, prioritizing repairs, minimizing equipment downtime, and maintaining effective communication between maintenance and production teams. The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who promotes a safety-first culture while ensuring maintenance objectives are achieved.

Requirements

Minimum three (3) years of underground coal mine maintenance experience on a continuous miner section.
Current MSHA Foreman Certificate.
Current Underground Electrical Certification.
Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise maintenance personnel in an underground mining environment.
Strong troubleshooting, planning, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work a rotating schedule of five (5) eight-hour shifts on a two-week rotation, including day, swing, and graveyard shifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or lead maintenance experience in underground coal mining.
Experience with continuous miners, shuttle cars, roof bolters, conveyors, power centers, and associated underground mining equipment.
Strong working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

Promote and enforce all company safety policies, MSHA regulations, and established work procedures.
Conduct workplace examinations and ensure hazards are identified, communicated, and corrected.
Lead by example in safe work practices and hold crew members accountable for compliance.
Participate in incident investigations and implement corrective actions as needed.
Plan, organize, and schedule maintenance activities for the assigned shift.
Coordinate maintenance resources to support continuous miner section production goals.
Prioritize repair work based on safety, operational impact, and equipment availability.
Monitor maintenance progress and adjust priorities to address changing conditions or equipment failures.
Ensure repairs are completed correctly and equipment is returned to service in a safe and reliable condition.
Coordinate parts, tools, and manpower to support efficient maintenance operations.
Direct, supervise, and support underground maintenance personnel during assigned shifts.
Assign work, establish expectations, and monitor performance.
Coach, mentor, and task-train employees to improve skill development and job performance.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and professional communication among maintenance crews.
Ensure adequate coverage and labor resources are available to support operational needs.
Communicate maintenance priorities, equipment status, and operational needs to the Maintenance Manager and operations leadership.
Maintain effective communication between maintenance crews, production personnel, and management.
Document completed work, pending repairs, and equipment issues requiring follow-up.
Provide thorough shift turnover reports to ensure continuity between crews.
Monitor the condition and performance of continuous miner section equipment, belt systems, power centers, and related support equipment.
Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
Verify equipment readiness before shift change and ensure critical issues are communicated for follow-up.