Mine Supervisor

Turner Mining Group; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Staffing Group is partnering with a New York-based mining client to fill a Mine Supervisor position responsible for day-to-day underground operations.

You will lead safety, production planning, and a hands-on crew, coordinating blasting, equipment maintenance, and reports to the General Manager. This on-site role demands strong leadership and a proactive approach in a high‑activity mine environment. Work hours are full-time with on-site requirements in Upstate New York.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in underground mining, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• New York State DOL Blasting License is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of mine safety, production planning, and equipment maintenance.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style for day-to-day and emergency decisions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily underground mining operations.
• Plan ore extraction, waste removal, and maintenance to meet mill demand.
• Coordinate trucking and mine‑mill activities to maintain production flow.
• Direct underground blasting and track explosives usage.
• Oversee maintenance of drilling, hauling, loading, and crushing equipment.
• Prepare monthly operational reports and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Underground mining experience

Safety program

Operational planning

Team training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Explosives handling

Equipment maintenance management

Job description

Mine Supervisor

Upstate New York | Full-Time | 40 Hours/Week | On-Site

Reports to: General Manager

Turner Staffing Group is partnering with our client, an established mining company based in New York, to find an experienced Mine Supervisor to lead day-to-day underground mining operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who takes pride in running a safe, efficient, and well-organized operation, and who wants real ownership over production, safety, and team performance.

What You’ll Do

Operations & Production

• Supervise and coordinate all aspects of daily underground mining operations.
• Plan and schedule ore extraction, waste removal, and preventive maintenance to keep pace with mill demand.
• Coordinate trucking and mine-mill activities to keep production flowing smoothly.
• Direct underground blasting and maintain accurate records of explosives usage.
• Oversee maintenance of drilling, hauling, loading, and crushing equipment.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain and champion a strong safety program, training personnel on safe work practices.
• Perform regular site inspections and assess the safety of sidewalls, drifts, pillars, and benches.
• Ensure sound housekeeping practices throughout the mine site.

Team Leadership & Reporting

• Train and develop hourly personnel, building a skilled and reliable crew.
• Maintain production, maintenance, and time‑distribution records, and prepare monthly operational reports.
• Provide payroll data and support Collective Bargaining Agreement activities.
• Investigate and recommend new mining procedures, equipment, and alternate ore sources to improve efficiency.
• Report regularly to the General Manager on department performance, condition, and findings.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar mining operation, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• New York State DOL Blasting License is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of mine safety, production planning, and equipment maintenance.
• A proactive, hands‑on leadership style with sound judgment for day‑to‑day and emergency decisions.
• Comfort working both underground and on the surface in a physically active, industrial environment.

Why This Role

• Step into a role with real autonomy – routine decisions are trusted to you, not micromanaged.
• Play a key part in shaping mine planning, safety culture, and operational efficiency.
• Work daily alongside the General Manager and a dedicated production team.
• Join a stable, established operation with room to make your mark.

Interested in learning more?

Apply today through Turner Staffing Group to be considered for this opportunity with our client.