Mine Operations Shift Supervisor​/Dispatch

Mine Operations Shift Supervisor / Dispatch

Position purpose:
Reporting to the Dispatch Specialist, the Mine Dispatcher & Operations Supervisor is focused on supporting safe and productive crew operations through supervision of personnel and/or the dispatching system.

Reporting to:
Dispatch Specialist

Collaborating with:

• Internal:
  Mine Technical Services, Mine Operations, Mine Maintenance Planning, Mine Maintenance Execution, Dispatch Team, Radio Users, IT Team, Processing Operations
• External:
  Empire Technology;
  Communications with all that enter and exit the pit

People reporting to this position:

• Internal:
  Operations Crew
• External:
  None

The position will allow for a combination of field supervision and dispatching depending on crew/company needs.

• Berm heights in working areas
• Drill productivity
• Drilling targets execution
• Following dump designs (not overdumping)
• Following dump plans
• Getting people onto appropriate equipment as needed
• Minimizing bottlenecks/issues at crusher
• Pit dewatering system operation
• Pit floor quality
• Quality of dump sets
• Shift change efficiency
• Supervise ancillary activities

• Cleanup files and bench lines on loading units to ensure not over digging
• Communicate maintenance plan priorities and changes
• Ensure there are no inconsistent cycles by the end of a shift
• Obtain the correct cleanup files on equipment
• Obtain the right patterns on drills
• Maintain a good quality mine model
• Maintain and audit Mine Star system day-to-day
• Ensure correct ore control on loading units
• Minimize queue time on trucks
• Minimize wait-to-dump time
• Monitor pit slope stability radars
• Report technology system issues
• Track uptime and downtime of dewatering system and pumps
• Demonstrate support of Capstone’s core values

Knowledge

• Quick learner with proactive mindset
• Mindset of continuous improvement
• Experience with Mine Star or similar fleet management system
• Basic network understanding and experience
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Key Competencies / Skills

• At least 3 - 7 years of mining operations experience
• Excellent communication, analytical, management and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to speak, comprehend, read, and write English fluently
• Prior exposure to mine dispatching software and hardware is preferred

• This role is generally 50% office environment and 50% field environment
• Must be able to stand and walk for short durations, including stairs and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to kneel, crawl, stoop, and squat, occasionally in confined spaces
• Role will be a combination of day and night shifts on a 7 x 7 schedule

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Mining