Mine Operations Supervisor: Lead Safety & Production

SSR Mining Inc.; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Employee share purchase plan

PTO

STI

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. in Colorado (Cripple Creek) seeks a Mine Operations Supervisor to lead daily mining activities on a rotating schedule. You will supervise up to 40 operators and align priorities with the Mine Operations Superintendent to achieve safety and production goals.

This in-person role requires working at high altitude, strict adherence to safety programs, incident investigations, coaching of crews, and collaboration across departments to execute the short-range mine plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mine operations in an open pit mine setting, 7+ preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead person experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively using all standard forms of business communication.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan and direct work of others.
• Instructs in proper use of equipment.
• Must be able to multi-task and change priorities quickly.
• Must be able to handle an emergency in an effective manner.
• A strong safety background is required.
• Proven safety and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a strong safety culture. Facilitate team involvement in safety programs.
• Promote and consistently enforce safety standards to deliver safe production.
• Conduct safety meetings, and safety inspections. Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to safety and the environment.
• Seeking opportunities to continuously improve both the crew and mining operation.
• Support and implement department and site Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Provide coaching and leadership to the operational crew.
• Work closely with other departments to deliver short-range mine plan.
• Clearly communicate the daily objectives and priorities to mine operators.
• Monitor activities of mine operations to ensure compliance with the mine plan.
• Identify training needs and schedule proper training to ensure that safety and production goals are met.
• Conduct in incident investigations in a thorough and timely manner.
• Complete performance evaluations and recommend promotions, as appropriate.
• Administer and communicate company policies and operating procedures to promote an effective team.
• Work closely with all mine operations personnel to develop cost-efficient mining practices.
• Maintain accurate production records and employee training files.
• Responsible and accountable for the performance, and compliance of mine site safety and environmental policies and procedures for all personnel and vendors.
• Participating in Planned General Inspections.
• Provide safety and environmental leadership by always setting a good example.
• This role requires frequent interaction with department employees, supervision, management and vendors on a regular basis to provide assistance, service and support.
• Ability to build trust and develop great working relationships with site personnel and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to provide strong leadership and act as an effective change agent.
• Ability to interact with all departments or groups as needed, for problem resolution.

Job description

SSR Mining Inc. in Colorado (Cripple Creek) seeks a Mine Operations Supervisor to lead daily mining activities on a rotating schedule. You will supervise up to 40 operators and align priorities with the Mine Operations Superintendent to achieve safety and production goals.

This in-person role requires working at high altitude, strict adherence to safety programs, incident investigations, coaching of crews, and collaboration across departments to execute the short-range mine plan.