Maintenance Supervisor - Mine Equipment & Safety Lead

Kissner Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Salt Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to organize and lead mechanical maintenance activities within a mining environment. You will manage repairs, set priorities, and direct field and shop work on conveyors, crushers, and storage systems.

You will also oversee safety programs, train staff, and ensure compliance with EHS and MSHA policies while maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years maintenance with surface and underground mining equipment and mill components including conveyors, crushers, screens, and storage bins.
• 2+ years of maintenance supervisor experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• The ability to utilize diagnostic techniques and equipment to effectively troubleshoot and solve electrical problems.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and lead maintenance activities relating to mechanical maintenance.
• Manage equipment repair and PM’s; establish priorities, direct field and shop repairs and equipment.
• Assist in major repairs and technical projects.
• Requisitions and keeps supply of spare parts.
• Ensure that all maintenance work is done in a safe manner per DSC safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Train employees on established safety and maintenance rules and regulations.
• Conduct safety meetings with subordinates on a regular basis.
• Maintain a high degree of housekeeping.
• Coach and mentor in-house mechanical team members.
• Evaluate employee work performance and assist maintenance superintendent with corrective action.
• Safety implementation of effective safety programs and all EHS and MSHA policy and procedures.
• Positive two-way communication, fair and consistent administration of the company policy and procedures.
• Compliance with all division/facility policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in mechanical discipline (preferred)

Job description

Detroit Salt Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to organize and lead mechanical maintenance activities within a mining environment. You will manage repairs, set priorities, and direct field and shop work on conveyors, crushers, and storage systems.

You will also oversee safety programs, train staff, and ensure compliance with EHS and MSHA policies while maintaining high housekeeping standards.