Mine Superintendent

Jobot; Strawberry Plains (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mine Superintendent in East Tennessee to lead safe and efficient mine operations. The role offers a competitive salary of $140,000–$150,000 per year with comprehensive benefits and a strong focus on safety culture.

The successful candidate will oversee EHS compliance, mentor staff, manage contractors, and ensure production meets budget and plan specifications while pursuing continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Mining Engineering preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience in supervision of mining operations.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Experience in contract management desirable.
• Understanding of mining regulation and statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote and demonstrate safe behavior at all times and lead by example.
• Comply with the site’s standards and procedures in EHS.
• Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed EHS goals in support of department, site and company standards.
• Demonstrates leadership in EHS through personal behaviors and report all EHS incidents and participate in EHS initiatives.
• Take full ownership of responsibility for the safety of all personnel.
• Ensure mine development and operating activities are achieved to plan specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Leadership

Contract Management

Mining Operations

Education

BS in Mining Engineering

Job description

Mine Superintendent - Competitive Salary and Benefits

Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year

Manufacturer located in East TN

Why join us?

• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401 (K) with generous company match
• Generous Paid time off (PTO)
• Vacation, sick, and paid holidays
• Life Insurance coverage

Job Details

• Promote and demonstrate safe behavior at all times and lead by example.
• Comply with the site’s standards and procedures in EHS.
• Demonstrate effective performance in achieving agreed EHS goals in support of the department, site and company standards.
• Demonstrates leadership in EHS through personal behaviors and conversations and report all EHS incidents and participate in EHS initiatives, reviews and investigations.
• Take full ownership of responsibility for the safety of all personnel
• Taking an active role to ensure that regulatory obligations and standards are met.
• Ensure the mine development and operational activities are achieved to plan specifications.
• Ensuring resources are available and utilized in an effective and efficient manner to achieve budget.
• Ensuring costs are controlled to meet budget and where possible reduced to achieve savings.
• Support the Mine Manager and lead mine operations to positive growth and improvement of all work activities and performance standards.
• Have awareness for recognizing and then suggesting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Any other duties as directed by the Mine Manager.
• Ensuring ongoing effective people management of staff by setting clear performance objectives, providing regular feedback and development through training of employees.
• Take a leading role in the employment and development of contractors and staff.
• Ensuring personnel are assisted to achieve their full potential and rewarded accordingly.
• Ensuring all employees attend work in a punctual manner, fit for work, and that correct procedures are followed in cases where absences from work may occur.
• Maintaining a sound relationship with the Mine Technical Services department and work with the Metallurgy department in ensuring production is in line with budget/forecast.
• Ensuring people are developed, trained and coached to obtain optimum efficiencies.
• Ensuring that performance management and discipline are conducted to maintain optimum production and sound industrial relations.
• Supervision (if applicable):
• Demonstrated competence in coaching, succession planning mentoring and providing feedback to team members.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize mining activities and mining personnel to achieve results.
• Ability to create a climate in which people want to do their best by empowering individuals and teams and by communicating a clear vision and purpose.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Sound methods and approaches to persuade, convince or influence others.

Qualifications

• BS in Mining Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in supervision of mining operations.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in underground hard rock mining.
• Experience in contract management desirable.
• Understanding of technical and operating processes relevant to mine planning and scheduling.
• Sound understanding of mining regulation and statutory responsibilities.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.