Underground Shift Supervisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Oversee, guide, and lead the Underground Mining Team within the Mining Services Department.

• Manage the daily operations, control, and supervision of underground mining areas in compliance with MSHA regulations.

• Ensure miners comprehend written instructions, mining plans, and underground layouts.

• Convey production strategies and set daily objectives.

• Track, manage, and evaluate the progress of underground miners.

• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, mining engineers, and contractors to coordinate mining activities.

• Organize and manage shift schedules to achieve production and cost goals.

• Maintain underground production and status boards while completing necessary documentation.

• Ensure personnel receive training and are qualified in operational procedures.

• Advocate for and enforce safe work practices while implementing safety initiatives.

• Ensure all incidents and accidents are reported, investigated, and reviewed.

• Provide performance evaluations and develop succession plans for the team.

• Coordinate competency evaluations and development with Mine Trainers.

• Inspect working environments, mobile and fixed equipment, and perform pre-start checks.

• Monitor equipment operation, availability, breakdowns, and any non-conformances.

• Keep accurate records of mining operations, downtime, mined areas, incidents, and inspections.

• Update daily production statistics in relation to set targets.

• Prepare criteria for upgrades and revisions for managerial approval.

• Offer, monitor, and document equitable training opportunities while maintaining employee training records.

• Report to the Mine General Foreman and take on additional responsibilities as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the mining sector.

• Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office and INX.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to pass a background check and post-offer physical examination.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or lead position.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Proven ability to maintain or surpass best industry practices in mining production tasks.

• Willingness to adapt to improved procedures and practices.

• Knowledge of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.

• Ability to work a rotating schedule of 21 days on and 21 days off, with shifts lasting up to 12 hours or more.

• Capacity to work in extreme and changing weather conditions, as well as in dusty, muddy, noisy, and confined work areas.

• Employees must reside on-site at the company-provided camp during their work rotation.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package with bonuses.

• Insurance options available after 1000 hours worked.

• 401K plan available after 1000 hours worked.

• Continuous development opportunities and career growth.

• Permanent position with extended mine life providing job security.

• Company-provided camp accommodation during work rotations.

• Dining services available at the camp.

• Recreation room.

• Exercise and weight training facilities.

• Sauna access.

• Dormitory-style room equipped with landline phone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV.

• Cell service provided through Wi-Fi.

• Company bus service available to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.