Mine Front Line Supervisor- Field Operations

Kiewit; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Mining District is seeking a Mine Front Line Supervisor- Field Operations in North America. You will supervise day-to-day field operations, directing crews of up to 30 personnel and driving safety, quality, schedule, and team development.

A strong background in surface mining or heavy civil construction is required along with excellent communication. Location flexibility includes multiple sites; travel and relocation may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Front Line Supervisor in mining or heavy civil construction
• Familiar with MSHA operations
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and integrity
• Strong safety mindset and ability to lead by example
• Excellent communication and team development skills
• Willingness to relocate and travel as needed
• Ability to work nights and weekends and manage schedules

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of an assigned crew of equipment operators
• Assist in hiring, training, and development of craft personnel
• Set daily job assignments and manage performance
• Maintain open communication with crews, engineers, Safety, and Quality
• Prepare work plans and determine manpower, material, and equipment needs
• Inspect field conditions and troubleshoot problems to control costs
• Monitor budgets and enforce cost control measures
• Provide job safety training and enforce safety standards
• Ensure adherence to technical specifications and quality
• Assist with creating and coordinating 90‑day and 3‑week schedules

Skills

MSHA familiarity

Team leadership

Safety focus

Communication skills

Scheduling experience

Travel ability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Mine Front Line Supervisor- Field Operations

Location: Craig, CO, US Meeker, CO, US Soda Springs, ID, US Lone Tree, CO, US Gillette, WY, US

Requisition ID:174472

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:Kiewit Mining District

Department:Field Supervision

Market:Mining

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

As a Front Line Supervisor – Field Operations, you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit Mining Group by directly supervising day to day field operations, including direct supervision of crews of up to 30 personnel. We rely on our Front Line Supervisors to set the highest expectations among their crew for safety, quality, schedule, performance, and team development.

A strong technical and practical background in surface mining, heavy civil construction or related fields is required. Also, excellent communication skills, team development and the ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position.

District Overview

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America’s leading contract mining companies as well as mine and heavy civil infrastructure developers. We operate in various commodities, including gold, coal, phosphate, talc, copper, oil sands, iron ore, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity.

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 140 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched.

Location

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities throughout North America. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. Possible locations include: Gillette, WY; Soda Springs, ID; Tok, AK; various

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct supervision of an assigned crew of equipment operators.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and development of craft personnel (Haul Truck Drivers, Drillers, Dozer Operators, Shovel/Excavator, Blade, Scraper, etc.)
• Establishes daily job assignments, authorizes time off requests, completes performance assessments, initiates disciplinary action and performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain open communication with crews, field engineers/coordinators, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality.
• Assist in preparing work plans and scheduling in determining manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and troubleshoot problems, correct inaccuracies, and implement cost saving measures.
• Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines for job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Monitor job safety and provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure that technical specifications are being met.
• Assist with developing entire job schedules, 90-day schedules, and three-week schedules. Monitor job schedule and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately
• Advise peers and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. Assist in resolving such problems as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a Front Line Supervisor (Shift Superintendent, General Foreman, etc.) in either Coal or Metal/Non-Metal mines or heavy civil construction experience
• Familiar with MSHA operations
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to safely get the job done right the first time
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to work shift work including nights and weekends
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Willingness and ability to relocate to job sites.

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

Base Compensation:$90,000/yr-$120,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

This posting will be active from:08/03/2026 -10/01/2026

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.