Field Operations Foreman; DSS North - Gillette, WY

Position: Field Operations Foreman (DSS North - Gillette, WY)
* Participate in and oversee field service project operations to meet established field department goals demonstrate leadership, safety, integrity, teamwork, quality and urgency in the performance of one's functions.

* Ensure the goals of customer satisfaction, market dominance and profitability are achieved.

* Involved in project documentation, resource planning, capital equipment suggestions, safety, and customer interface with ongoing projects.

* Perform maintenance and repair work related to the project.

* Provide project supervision to various levels of technicians.

* Train employees, set project goals and assist the team in meeting quality goals/standards.

* Respond to client or customer requests for service in a timely manner.

* Review and present monthly project reports.

* Interact with Engineers to source required technical information.

* Ensure effective job execution to meet established cost and duration schedules are met all while maintaining high quality of workmanship minimizing rework.

* Ensure proper direction and supervision of activities in the assigned area to maintain effective utilization of personnel and machinery.

* Determine the need and coordinate actions required to maintain standards of efficiency, quality and safety in field areas.

* Travel to sites.

Participate in the Continuous Improvement process, making sure new ideas are generated, worked and implemented, and any roadblocks are eliminated.

* Initiate and conduct process improvement dialogs with Supervisors, Team Leads and team members.

* Participate in root cause analysis/resolution on all forms of loss, i.e., safety, quality, production, etc.

* Perform periodic audits for safety behavior, quality, standard work, and productivity of field team members.

* Coordinate material, equipment, manpower, safety, risk mitigation and quality as well as meeting customer requirements.

* Provide work direction, assist with problem solving and coordinate with other departments.

* Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, work execution, safety, MSHA regulation in performing assigned duties.

* Other duties as assigned.

* High School diploma or equivalent.

* Driver's license in good standing.

* Knowledge of removal and repair of components of large mining equipment.

* Communication skills and professionalism are critical.

* Skills in project management and customer relations.

PREFERRED

* Minimum of three (3) years' Caterpillar Dealer experience in repairing large mining equipment.

* Exposed to dirt, grease, dust, noise, chemicals, paints and other elements.

* Exposed to extreme temperatures.

* Heavy lifting - up to 50 lbs.

* Prolonged walking, sitting and standing.

* Working in elevated position, climbing, bending, stooping, and pulling.

* Use of all necessary personal protective equipment.

* Use hands for simple grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.

* Use feet frequently in repetitive movement.

* Up to 85% travel, overtime and varying schedules.