Mine Supervisor

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

-Assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff for assigned work unit.
-Implement production plans according to approved schedule.
-May participate in the full range of daily operational duties, performing the most difficult.
-May participate in the full range of daily operational duties, performing the most difficult.
-Inspects and evaluates work in progress, identifies any problem areas, and may direct remedial action.
-Conducts performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
-Prepares estimates of the staffing, materials, and equipment requirements for projected work activities.
-Maintains an inventory of parts and materials.
-Approves purchases of materials and equipment; maintains time, materials and equipment use reports.
-Requisitions tools, supplies, materials and equipment.
-Trains staff in safety procedures.
-Maintains safety data sheets for crews.
-Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

-Education and/or experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by advanced leadership training or education up to or including a Bachelor's degree in a closely related area.
-Five years of related operational experience, including supervisory or lead experience.
-Additional certifications or licensure appropriate to the job may be required.
-Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
-Skilled in resolving day-to-day questions/problems regarding equipment, materials, methods and procedures needed to complete projects.
-Skilled in budget preparation, monitoring and administration.
-Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
-Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Past mining experience.
-BA degree

Criteria/Conditions(specific background and skills):

-Work is in a mine or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear and see.
-Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 30 pounds) during the course of the workday.
-Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, or manufacturing plant environment, including hart hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
-Phelps Dodge promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

Job Number
5897