Mine Front Line Supervisor- Field Operations

Mine Front Line Supervisor
- Field Operations

Location:

Craig, CO, US Meeker, CO, US Gillette, WY, US Soda Springs, , US Lone Tree, CO, US

Requisition :174472

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Mining District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Mining

Employment Type:Full Time

As a Front Line Supervisor – Field Operations, you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit Mining Group by directly supervising day to day field operations, including direct supervision of crews of up to 30 personnel. We rely on our Front Line Supervisors to set the highest expectations among their crew for safety, quality, schedule, performance, and team development.

A strong technical and practical background in surface mining, heavy civil construction or related fields is required. Also, excellent communication skills, team development and the ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position.

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading contract mining companies as well as mine and heavy civil infrastructure developers. We operate in various commodities, including gold, coal, phosphate, talc, copper, oil sands, iron ore, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity.

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 140 years of construction and engineering experience that provides holistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.

Possible locations include:
Gillette, WY;
Soda Springs, ;
Tok, AK; various.

• Responsible for direct supervision of an assigned crew of equipment operators.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and development of craft personnel (Haul Truck Drivers, Drillers, Dozer Operators, Shovel/Excavator, Blade, Scraper, etc.)
• Establishes daily job assignments, authorizes time off requests, completes performance assessments, initiates disciplinary action and performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain open communication with crews, field engineers/coordinators, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality.
• Assist in preparing work plans and scheduling in determining manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and troubleshoot problems, correct inaccuracies, and implement cost saving measures.
• Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines for job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Monitor job safety and provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure that technical specifications are being met.
• Assist with developing entire job schedules, 90-day schedules, and three-week schedules. Monitor job schedule and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately.
• Advise peers and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. Assist in resolving such problems as required.

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a Front Line Supervisor (Shift Superintendent, General Foreman, etc.) in either Coal or Metal/Non-Metal mines or heavy civil construction experience.
• Familiar with MSHA operations.
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to safely get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work shift work including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel on short notice.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to job sites.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors,…