1st Shift Construction Supervisor

Kyanite Mining Corporation; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyanite Mining Corporation is seeking a Construction Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise construction and non-routine maintenance at mining facilities. The role blends technical design, hands-on leadership, and project oversight in demanding outdoor environments.

The candidate should have 5+ years of mining/industrial maintenance experience, ability to read technical drawings, and experience leading crews. CAD experience is a bonus and PPE is required on site.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of mining/industrial maintenance and fabrication experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel, contractors, and construction crews.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Coordinate activities with plant superintendents to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Design, review, and install modifications to equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Provide technical support for installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Assist with equipment selection, procurement, and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

People leadership

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school/apprenticeship in maintenance

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Construction Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising construction and non-routine maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mining facilities, equipment and infrastructure. This position combines technical design work, hands-on leadership, and oversight of non-routine maintenance and construction projects. The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rigging, pump systems, maintenance best practices, project management, and CAD experience a bonus. The position is based at a surface mining operation, with the majority of time spent working in industrial plants and outdoor environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with plant superintendents to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause failure analyses and recommend correct actions.
• Help identify place process deficiencies and work to provide solutions, including concepts, designing, building, and installation.
• Design and review modifications to existing equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Provide technical expertise for installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Assist plant superintendents and purchasing manager with equipment selection, procurement, and specification development.
• Ensure all designs and projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure quality workmanship.
• Mange project schedules, timelines, and planning activities through the project life cycle.
• Provide occasional after-hours and emergency response support if required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred mechanical engineering or trade school/industrial maintenance apprenticeship.
• 5+ years of mining/industrial maintenance and fabrication experience.
• Experience in supervising maintenance personnel, contractors, and construction crews.
• Knowledge of industrial machinery, conveyors, crushers, pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials required by job.
• Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by job.
• Strong work ethic
• Team leadership
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Machinery/equipment design and fabrication