Underground Mine Supervisor
About The Position
Reporting to the Mine Captain, the Mine Supervisor is responsible to provide complex technical support to mine / underground operations. To follow established policies, practices, and procedures when completing work assignments. To provide work direction to mine / underground operations staff. To ensure continued growth of the team. To maximize operational efficiencies and profitability and to be a leader in Health, Safety and Environment. The underground Mine Supervisor role consist of the following areas of responsibility: Development – which includes jumbo driller, face loader, bolter, service crew, scoop operator and material handler. Production – which includes production driller, production support miner, long hole blaster, cable bolter. May also include pump person and construction. Haulage – which includes truck operators, remote scoop operators, material handlers, road crew. May also include construction and sumps.
Requirements
- College or technical training equivalent to 3 years of study
- Completion of formal professional certification or designation in appropriate area of expertise
- More than 10 years of related work experience, including 2 - 5 years as a production equipment operator and lead person
- Complete knowledge of mining methods and operating practices
- Previous supervisory experience
- Self-starter who can anticipate needs and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, growing work environment.
- The individual should have demonstrated a high level of energy, self-motivation and strong organizational skills.
- Excellent inter-personal skills together with an ability to facilitate commitment to a cooperative team effort.
- Good communication skills, both orally and written with both internal and external contacts and the ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to underground operations
- Answers queries and handle requests which includes problem solving and judgement.
- Complies with established methodologies and quality standards related to underground operations, while at the same time recommending new or alternate approaches.
- Escalates issues requiring knowledge about the broader business impact of decisions. Works with mentor as needed.
- Prepares reports and completes documentation related to underground operations.
- Assists with special projects related to underground operations.
- May mentor or train less experienced employees on operating standards, procedures, and methods
- Plans and executes work activities to meet production schedules and mining plans
- Monitors adherence to plans and initiates corrective actions related to operations, safety, and environmental affairs; responds to emergency situations according to established practices
- Coordinates the work of crew with service groups and other production units
- Discusses maintenance priorities with the Maintenance group so priorities can be accomplished
- Addresses queries and resolves issues for internal customers while ensuring service standards are met
- Ensures internal customers comply with company policy and procedures, as well as regulations in mine operations
- Provides training to internal customers as needed
- Prepares communication materials, and other written materials related to underground operations
- Ensures implementation of new practices
- Contributes to generation of standard operating procedures for underground mine / underground operations
- Directs the activities of the team including defining and delegating work assignments; organizes and conducts daily or weekly safety meetings with mine crew
- Acts as a communication resource with the team and models the organization’s values
- Contributes to the development and revision of policies and procedures for the underground operations team
- Monitors and maintains accurate production records and employee files (i.e., daily production and evaluations, timecards, etc.)
- Other duties as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
