Mine Supervisor
Atlas Energy Solutions•Kermit, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mine Supervisor is responsible for executing short- and long-term mine plans to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective sand production. This role partners closely with plant operations, mine planning, geology, logistics, and commercial teams to ensure alignment between mine output and customer demand. In addition to planning responsibilities, this role oversees contractor-supported work, including large-scale projects and site development activities, ensuring alignment with operational priorities, safety standards, and timelines.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in mining, aggregates, sand operations, excavation, or heavy industrial environments
- Previous supervisory experience leading crews, contractors, or field operations
- Experience managing contractor-supported projects in an industrial or mining environment
- Strong understanding of production targets, equipment utilization, and cost control
- Ability to work outdoors in an active mining environment
- Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sand mining or proppant operations
- Experience working with Turner Construction or similar large contractors
- Familiarity with wet plant operations and raw material quality requirements
- Experience supporting capital projects or site development
- Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, MinePlan 3D, or other surveying/modeling/mapping software
- Knowledge of MSHA regulations
Responsibilities
- Lead daily pit operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable sand production to support wet plant demand
- Direct mining activities based on production priorities, material quality, and plant feed requirements
- Coordinate pit sequencing, haul routes, and mining areas to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
- Coordinate with Mine planners to execute and maintain short-term (weekly/monthly) and long-term (quarterly/annual) mine plans to meet production targets and reserve strategies
- Monitor production versus targets and make real-time adjustments to maintain output goals
- Maintain safe pit conditions, haul roads, and access areas
- Take raw material samples in the pit and evaluate sand quality prior to processing
- Identify clay seams, high organics, and high turbidity material zones
- Communicate acceptable mining areas to mine planners and restrict unsuitable material from reaching the wet plant
- Partner with plant leadership to maintain consistent feed quality, blending, and throughput performance
- Serve as the primary on-site liaison for contractor-supported work
- Direct contractor activities to align with production priorities and site schedules
- Oversee construction, and mine development projects
- Monitor contractor productivity, quality of work, safety performance, and schedule adherence
- Coordinate daily and weekly planning meetings between internal teams and contractors
- Champion a safety-first culture across all mine and contractor activities
- Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and company safety standards
- Participate in risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and pre-task planning
- Hold contractors and employees accountable to site safety expectations
- Work closely with plant operations to ensure consistent raw feed supply
- Coordinate with contractors regarding equipment readiness and availability
- Partner with geology and operations leadership on pit development and resource utilization
- Support logistics and commercial teams to align production with customer demand and shipping schedules
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across mine operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
