Job Description

The Mine Operations Supervisor I is responsible for supervising mining and haulage crews to ensure proper placement of material for the copper and Milling process and that it is done in a safe, cost-efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Achieve forecasted tonnage and copper grade for each month.
• Provide the knowledge for subordinates to obtain necessary training to improve and develop new skills
• Ensure required production goals are achieved at the lowest possible cost without sacrificing safety or environmental concerns.
• Ensure that all mine equipment is operated in the most productive and cost-effective manner, without sacrificing the safety and health of employees
• Communicate goals and key performance indicators to employees and monitor their development in accomplishing these goals.
• Administer overtime and absenteeism in accordance with Company policies
• Administer work procedures, department policies .
• Interact with workforce and Human Resources, Safety, Purchasing, Accounting, etc. to ensure compliance with established Company policies
• Ensure all mine equipment is operated in a safe, productive, and cost-efficient manner.
• Ensure plans that are developed and implemented are safe, efficient, and cost effective.
• Conduct safety observations and area inspections as required by the Safety and Health Department.
• Follow and enforce directives given by Senior Supervisors and Managers.
• Identify areas for improvement within the mine, formulating a project schedule and resources needed to complete objectives.
• Ensure employee health and safety through compliance with all safety and mine regulations and company policies.
• Prepare as needed any accident or incident reports that happen during the shift.
• Review and enter notifications into SAP.
• Enforcement of non-compliance of company policies or standards, enforcing progressive disciplinary steps as needed.
• Coordination of daily activities of the Mine Operations (drilling, blasting, loading, haulage activities, along with checking and reporting pit conditions (roads, tiedowns, berms and dumps)
• Ensure that forecasted tonnage, copper grade, and overall production goals are met safely and efficiently.
• Evaluation of employees while working with the training department to develop training needs and analysis of operators.
• Communicate objectives and goals to employees and monitor their development.
• Daily tracking of employee’s schedule, vacations, call offs, absenteeism, and any other schedule related items.
• Interact with other departments such as maintenance, safety, human resources etc. to ensure compliance with established company standards and to achieve daily goals.
• Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Coordinate equipment availability with maintenance department.
• Inputting daily timekeeping, safety, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough understanding of the entire mining process.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal mining and environmental regulations.
• Supervisory/leadership skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Intermediate computer skills utilizing MS Office
• Must be able to work rotating shifts and holidays (24/7/365 operation)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of mining operations experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience in a mine operations environment.
• English language fluency.
  • At least CEFR B2 - Upper Intermediate: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.