POSITION SUMMARY

Manages mine operations personnel at an underground mine to develop, maintain and continuously improve upon value-adding safety, operational and financial performance by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership Competencies

• Employee focus—manage difficult employee situations, respond promptly to employee needs, and keep commitments
• Problem solving—identify and resolve problems in a timely manner as well gather and analyze information skillfully
• Interpersonal skills—maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things
• Communication—speak clearly and persuasively in a positive manner, edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, and read and interpret written information
• Planning/organizing—prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and develop realistic action plans
• Quality control—demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability—adapt to a complex and dynamic work environment, including delays and unexpected events, creating ongoing need to reassess and manage changing priorities that may conflict at times
• Dependability—consistently follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance
• Self-awareness—recognize and understand moods, emotions, and drives of self; as well as their effect on others
• Self-regulation—control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods and the propensity to suspend judgment
• Motivation—bring a passion to work for reasons which go beyond money or status and have a propensity to pursue goals with energy and persistence
• Empathy—understand the emotional makeup of people and have skill in treating people according to their emotional reactions
• Social skills—proficient in managing relationships and building networks while finding common ground and building rapport

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Supervise employees; perform evaluations in a timely manner; and coach, counsel, make recommendations, and initiate discipline as needed
• Control cost and production through efficient delegation and management of resources
• Take the lead in any emergency situation and understand emergency response book
• Provide safety training, perform job observations as required, and review safe work practices with employees as needed
• Train and develop employees to improve their capabilities as well as prepare them for opportunities for promotions
• Complete daily paperwork and computer work that provide proper passdowns and production record keeping
• Ensure employees have the tools, equipment, supplies, guidance, and support to succeed
• Assist in creation, enforcement, and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Departmental Responsibilities

• Tours and inspects mine to detect and resolve safety, health, environmental, production, equipment utilization, and personnel problems in coordination with the appropriate resource providers.
• Reviews data such as maps, survey reports, and geological records, and confers with engineering, geology, maintenance, and supervisory personnel to plan and direct safe and effective mine development and production.
• Reviews data on operating costs, ore values, ventilation, ground control, and surveys to instruct shift supervisors in the execution of short and long term mine plans.
• Studies maps to determine placement of haulage ways, access drifts, ventilation shafts, utilities, muck storage bays, refuge chambers and other underground facilities.
• Studies ground conditions to ensure ground control standards are being followed during all phases of mining activity.
• Reads company standards and governmental safety regulations, and issues directives to workers to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations.
• Prepares and reviews reports and records on safety incidents, production, ore grade, and other key performance indicators to monitor progress and achievement of business objectives.
• Must possess superior organizational skills to plan, monitor and adjust to dynamic operating issues.
• Must have excellent ability to gather, analyze, and report information; as well as, maintain organized and current files.
• Must possess expertise in emergency management and the incident command system, knowledge and proficiency for evaluating and mitigating occupational exposures, hazard recognition and mitigation, risk management, and contractor management.
• Must be a leader with a clear vision and possess the ability to inspire, influence and direct people through positive example.
• Must possess excellent communication skills in oral, written, presentation, and training formats.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build consensus utilizing a people-oriented approach is essential.
• Must be willing to aggressively address problems; assume ownership of issues and provide solutions.
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated, demonstrating a high level of professionalism, ethics, confidence and a commitment to a team approach. Must set personal ethical standards at a high level and interact with others at all levels within the organization in a manner that instills similar values.
• Possesses and demonstrates a genuine ability to work cooperatively with others as part of a team, and encourage collaboration, trust and openness among employees. Must have the ability to develop a cohesive team and empower employees within the organization to perform to their maximum capabilities.
• Must have well-developed management and supervisory skills and a proven ability to develop subordinates, interpret, and respond to other people's concerns, motives, and behaviors, and accurately recognize strengths and limitations in subordinates.
• Must have a working knowledge and expertise of key regulatory and guidance documents applicable to metal and non-metal mines including: 30 CFR, ATF, HazCom OSHA, and CORESafety.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) or equivalent in mine engineering, geology, geological engineering or related field; eight or more years of related experience and/or training, in a supervisory capacity.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Ability to obtain ATF Possessor's Clearance

Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States