Shift Supervisor (Round Top)

USA Rare Earth, LLC•Sierra Blanca, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor leads open-pit mining operations during the Early Works phase, overseeing site personnel and contractors across daily excavation, haulage, and face preparation activities. The role is accountable for delivering production, safety, and cost targets according to plan, with a focus on contractor coordination and operating cost per tonne control. The Shift Supervisor ensures compliance with MSHA requirements, promotes proactive hazard identification, and works with the HSE team to maintain a safe work environment. The role leads pre-shift meetings and shift handovers, and supports project objectives as needed. The position is based at an active open-pit mine site in Sierra Blanca, Texas. Work involves exposure to extreme weather and dust, movement across uneven terrain, wearing personal protective equipment, and safely entering and exiting heavy equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in open-pit mining or large-scale earthmoving operations.
Experience operating or supervising bulldozers, excavators, articulated trucks, and haul trucks.
Experience supervising personnel and contractors.
Balanced experience in civil earthmoving and mining.
Availability to work a 24/7 rotation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, for reporting and production tracking.
Ability to stand, walk, and move across uneven terrain for extended periods during shift operations.
Ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment for the duration of the shift.
Ability to enter and exit heavy equipment and vehicles safely.

Nice To Haves

MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) certification.
Experience with root cause analysis methods, such as fishbone diagrams.
Ability to perform under pressure in a project with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Monitor contractor performance against production targets, excavation quality, and schedule compliance using measurable KPIs.
Supervise site personnel and contractors in daily excavation, haulage, and face preparation activities.
Conduct pre-shift meetings, communicate daily priorities and hazards, and provide shift handovers covering progress, equipment status, and outstanding issues.
Track daily production against the mine plan and report deviations to the Foreman.
Track actual costs and schedule progress against budget and plan, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.
Monitor operating cost per tonne and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety or production.
Report geotechnical or rock conditions that differ from the model and coordinate field adjustments with engineering.
Verify progress using weekly volumetric reports based on drone and survey data to support contractor payments.
Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, project standards, and internal procedures, and maintain documentation for audits.
Coordinate with the Health, Safety and Environment department to maintain a safe work environment.
Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis for incidents and near misses, and implement preventive actions.
Identify and formally propose continuous improvement opportunities to increase productivity and reduce costs.
Ensure equipment availability and proper operation, coordinating with maintenance.
Document incidents, inspections, and production progress.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to support project objectives.