Underground Supervisor

Silver Lake Resources•White River, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Underground Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of Environmental and Safety performance within their area of responsibility. This role involves leading by example, adhering to company core values and procedures, and providing daily supervision of the underground workforce to meet production plans safely. The position requires accurate processing of underground operations activities, understanding of technical drawings and mine design, and compliance with established methodologies and quality standards. The supervisor will monitor adherence to plans, initiate corrective actions, respond to emergencies, and escalate issues appropriately. Teamwork and effective communication are crucial for identifying areas of improvement, cost savings, and participating in the change management process. Planning and organizing work activities to meet production schedules and mining plans, prioritizing tasks, and proactively addressing hazards are key accountabilities. Punctuality for work and meetings, along with undertaking other lawful duties, are also expected.

Requirements

College or technical training equivalent to 3 years of study
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible mine production supervision experience
Basic Ontario Hard Rock Common Core and Ontario Supervisory Common Core required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.
Complete knowledge of mining methods and operating practices

Nice To Haves

Mine Rescue experience is an asset.
Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Adherence to site and company standards and procedures in HSEC while ensuring all duties are being performed in a manner that minimises risk to self and others.
Assure that the highest standards of Environmental and Safety performance are adhered to within your area of responsibility.
Maintain housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed HSEC goals in support of the department, site and company standards and regulations.
Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures.
Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.
Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.
Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability.
Provide Daily supervision of the underground workforce in conjunction with safely meeting daily production plans.
Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.
Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.
Ensure clear and timely communication of department requirements and conditions to your supervisor and relevant stakeholders.
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to underground operations.
Ensure good understanding of technical drawings and mine design instructions.
Comply with established methodologies and quality standards related to underground operations; where appropriate, recommend new/innovative or alternate approaches.
Monitor adherence to plans and initiate corrective actions related to operations, safety, and environmental affairs; respond to emergency situations according to established practices.
Appropriately escalate issues through to the Mine Captain or their designate.
Communicate relevant information and data to other personnel through formalised leadership team meetings and work crew start of shift process flow.
Attend and actively participate in scheduled operational process meetings and provide accurate information on problems, events and process changes.
Identify specific areas that have the potential for improvement and cost savings.
Participate in and utilise the change management process for identified problems and opportunities to make improvements.
Plan and execute work activities to meet production schedules and mining plans.
Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within required timeframes.
Proactively identify and address hazards before they arise as issues.
Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.
Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed.