Job Description
Under the general direction of the Mine Superintendent, the General Supervisor is responsible for directing the Mine Senior Supervisors in their execution of the mine plan with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. The incumbent may also be responsible to relieve the Mine Superintendent in their absence.
Job Responsibilities
1. Must have a strong understanding of mining techniques, equipment, materials, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of mine planning function with the ability to adapt to daily changes in the mine plan
3. Must be able to lead employees toward achieving individual, team, and company goals.
4. Ten years of open pit mining experience (Preferred)
5. Five years hands-on heavy equipment experience (Preferred)
6. Three years Senior Supervisor experience in a large open pit mining environment required.
7. Additional supervisory experience is a plus.
8. Strong technical knowledge of all pit equipment.
9. Ability to communicate with all levels of employees.
10. Able to communicate effectively with other departments to meet mine goals.
11. Knowledge of drilling and blasting activities including blasting safety /and or a strong desire to cross train required.
12. Competent with PCs and Microsoft Office software.
13. Requires valid driver’s license.
Education and Experience
1. Strong understanding of mine planning function with the ability to adapt to daily changes in the mine plan.
2. Must be able to deal with unexpected mine plan changes.
3. Must work closely with the Human Resources Department to maintain adequate crew levels.
4. Must work closely with the Human Resources Department to maintain consistency in personal management.
5. Strong technical knowledge of all pit equipment.
6. 15 years mining experience.
7. 10 years hands-on heavy equipment experience.
8. 5 years mining supervisory experience.
9. Requires valid driver’s license.
Reporting Relationships
• Provides work direction to the operations team.
• Typically reports into the Mine Superintendent.