Supervisor - Underground (Fixed & Electrical)

OceanaGold • Kershaw, SC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Fixed & Electrical Maintenance Supervisor ensures that all planned and unplanned activities for Underground Fixed Maintenance and Electrical systems are properly executed in a safe and efficient manner. This role involves reviewing and directing technicians, coordinating with operations, assigning work orders, and spending significant time on visible felt leadership. The supervisor will also attend meetings, provide proactive support to technicians, execute quality control, mentor staff, and maintain reporting records. The position is based at the Haile Gold Mine in South Carolina, a surface mine plant setting.

Requirements

• 5 to 10 years technical experience in the maintenance industry, preferably in fixed assets and underground electrical systems.
• Mechanical trade or Bachelor qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Driver’s license or ability to competently operate a motor vehicle.
• MS Office Suite (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Outlook)
• Pronto operating platform experience

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience as a supervisor or an equivalent supervisory position
• Direct practical experience working with underground heavy equipment.
• Graduate diploma or Bachelor qualification in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review and direct technicians on all scheduled / unscheduled repair activities, ensuring safe / efficient execution.
• Discuss upcoming schedules and plans with peers.
• Coordinate with the operations supervisors / dispatcher for all scheduled activities.
• Ensure the sequencing matches the schedule as developed.
• Assign and distribute the work order packets which include appropriate standard job plans, to the technicians.
• Spend at minimum, 80% of time on “visible felt leadership” interacting with the technicians and service contractors.
• Attend morning meetings to communicate current machine status & priority, unplanned sick leave, parts issues, required schedule changes and uncompleted work orders requiring rescheduling.
• Proactive and positive interaction with Technicians – supporting and executing safety / reliability improvements to the equipment.
• Develop crew support for other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Execute quality control and quality assurance checks on all work.
• Mentor and coach technicians to adequately perform their duties in a professional and productive manner.
• Maintain rigorous housekeeping habits of all maintenance shop facilities.
• Maintain daily maintenance shift reports, area inspections, payroll records, planned general inspections, dispatch reporting data and employee evaluations.
• Maintain good working relationships with key vendors / manufacturers such as Sandvik, Normet, Blanchard (Cat), Fastenal etc.
• Provide technical support and training to the heavy repair technicians.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance, 401K, and more
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level