Underground Supervisor

Silver Lake Resources; White River Township; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Lake Resources is seeking an experienced underground Production Supervisor to oversee daily underground operations and ensure alignment with production plans while maintaining HSEC standards.

You will lead a team, monitor safety and environmental performance, and collaborate with site management to implement process improvements. A strong background in mining methods and corporate safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading underground mine production teams.
• Strong knowledge of mining methods and operating practices.
• Basic Ontario Hard Rock Common Core and Ontario Supervisory Core recommended.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to underground operations
• Ensure good understanding of technical drawings and mine design instructions.
• Comply with established methodologies and quality standards related to underground operations; where appropriate, recommend new/innovative or alternate approaches
• Monitor adherence to plans and initiate corrective actions related to operations, safety, and environmental affairs; respond to emergency situations according to established practices
• Appropriately escalate issues through to the Mine Captain or their designate.
• Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed
• Communicate relevant information and data to other personnel through formalised leadership team meetings and work crew start of shift process flow.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled operational process meetings and provide accurate information on problems, events and process changes.
• Identify specific areas that have the potential for improvement and cost savings.
• Participate in and utilise the change management process for identified problems and opportunities to make improvements
• Plan and execute work activities to meet production schedules and mining plans
• Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within required timeframes.
• Proactively identify and address hazards before they arise as issues.
• Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.

Skills

Mine supervision

Mine Rescue experience

Mining methods & operating practices

Education

College or technical training equivalent to 3 years of study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safety / Environment

• Adherence to site and company standards and procedures in HSEC while ensuring all duties are being performed in a manner that minimises risk to self and others.
• Assure that the highest standards of Environmental and Safety performance are adhered to within your area of responsibility.
• Maintain housekeeping at all times, safe work, incident/accident reporting & active involvement in safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed HSEC goals in support of the department, site and company standards and regulations.
• Understand and familiarise oneself with site Emergency evacuation procedures

Company / Leadership

• Display conduct which is aligned with company Core Values, Policies and Procedures.
• Lead by example and actively participate to achieve department and company goals and objectives.
• Initiate and provide input into company directives in collaboration with the Site Management team.
• Communicate department obligations and conditions to the leadership team, ensuring specific understanding and accountability

• Provide Daily supervision of the underground workforce in conjunction with safely meeting daily production plans

Behaviour / Attitude

• Support and follow all lawful instructions/directives from direct supervisor.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and take responsibility for own conduct and behaviour in the workplace.

• Ensure clear and timely communication of department requirements and conditions to your supervisor and relevant stakeholders

Technical / Role Accountabilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of all activities related to underground operations
• Ensure good understanding of technical drawings and mine design instructions.
• Comply with established methodologies and quality standards related to underground operations; where appropriate, recommend new/innovative or alternate approaches
• Monitor adherence to plans and initiate corrective actions related to operations, safety, and environmental affairs; respond to emergency situations according to established practices
• Appropriately escalate issues through to the Mine Captain or their designate.

• Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed

Teamwork

• Communicate relevant information and data to other personnel through formalised leadership team meetings and work crew start of shift process flow.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled operational process meetings and provide accurate information on problems, events and process changes.
• Identify specific areas that have the potential for improvement and cost savings.

• Participate in and utilise the change management process for identified problems and opportunities to make improvements

Planning & Organization

• Plan and execute work activities to meet production schedules and mining plans
• Prioritise and complete tasks accurately as to specifications as assigned by direct supervisor within required timeframes.
• Proactively identify and address hazards before they arise as issues.
• Be punctual to work and all required site meetings.

• Undertake other duties as lawfully instructed

Experience

• College or technical training equivalent to 3 years of study
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible mine production supervision experience

• Basic Ontario Hard Rock Common Core and Ontario Supervisory Common Core required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Mine Rescue experience is an asset.
• Intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Complete knowledge of mining methods and operating practices