Mine Shift Supervisor

Location: 

Red Dog, AK, US

 

Closing Date: October 9,

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for a Mine Shift Supervisor

Reporting to the Mine Operations General Supervisor

Rotation schedule will be 2 weeks on-site with 2 weeks off-site
 

Responsibilities:

    Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
    Protects the safety and health of employees by promoting and enforcing safe working procedures and health, hygiene programs in accordance with Company policy and appropriate regulations
    Ensure the Mine Operation complies with all environmental regulations
    Effectively manage the operating crews by following, enforcing and administering company policies in a fair and equitable manner
    Effectively respond to crew concerns where possible and communicate issues that are outside your area of control
    Coordinate, schedule and monitor load haul mining activities on a shift basis and to motivate his/her crew to safely and efficiently meet the production objectives at minimum cost
    Communicate effectively with the Engineering, Geology, Maintenance and Mill Operations departments in providing information and coordinating activities to ensure development, production and grade objectives are realized as defined in the Operating Plan
    Complete the necessary production and statistical reporting requirements accurately and in a timely fashion to ensure that the proper flow of information is maintained
    Oversee the development and training of personnel to ensure safe work practices and conditions, productive employees and to participate in hiring, discipline and terminations, as required, in accordance with Company policy Close cooperation with the Mine Trainers is required to achieve uniform goals and standards of operator capabilities
o    Represent and support the Company in its goals and objectives through regular crew meetings, safety meetings and by monitoring and changing crew performance
o     Act in the capacity of General Supervisor, Mine Operations during absences, as required
o    Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

    High School Diploma or equivalent
    Seven (7) years of open pit mining experience
    One (1) year of lead-hand Supervisory experience
    Must have a working knowledge of MSHA Standards
    Excellent interpersonal abilities, self-motivated, with a willingness to train others
    Highly motivated team player 
    Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheet, word processing and presentation applications
    Excellent problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities
    Proven and exemplary leadership skills

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