Mining Construction Supervisor — Maintenance, Design & Projects

Kyanite Mining Corporation; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyanite Mining Corporation is seeking a Construction Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and supervise construction and non-routine maintenance at mining facilities. The role blends technical design, hands-on leadership, and project oversight in demanding outdoor environments.

The candidate should have 5+ years of mining/industrial maintenance experience, ability to read technical drawings, and experience leading crews. CAD experience is a bonus and PPE is required on site.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of mining/industrial maintenance and fabrication experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance personnel, contractors, and construction crews.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Coordinate activities with plant superintendents to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Design, review, and install modifications to equipment, facilities, and systems.
• Provide technical support for installations, upgrades, and repairs.
• Assist with equipment selection, procurement, and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

People leadership

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school/apprenticeship in maintenance

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The Construction Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising construction and non-routine maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mining facilities, equipment and infrastructure. This position combines technical design work, hands-on leadership, and oversight of non-routine maintenance and construction projects. The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rigging, pump systems, maintenance best practices, project management, and CAD experience a bonus. The position is based at a surface mining operation, with the majority of time spent working in industrial plants and outdoor environments.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise maintenance personnel to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards.

Coordinate maintenance activities with plant superintendents to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.

Identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.

Conduct root cause failure analyses and recommend correct actions.

Help identify place process deficiencies and work to provide solutions, including concepts, designing, building, and installation.

Design and review modifications to existing equipment, facilities, and systems.

Provide technical expertise for installations, upgrades, and repairs.

Assist plant superintendents and purchasing manager with equipment selection, procurement, and specification development.

Ensure all designs and projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Ensure quality workmanship.

Mange project schedules, timelines, and planning activities through the project life cycle.

Provide occasional after-hours and emergency response support if required.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred mechanical engineering or trade school/industrial maintenance apprenticeship.

5+ years of mining/industrial maintenance and fabrication experience.

Experience in supervising maintenance personnel, contractors, and construction crews.

Knowledge of industrial machinery, conveyors, crushers, pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and heavy equipment.

Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documents.

Ability to stand, walk, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and materials required by job.

Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by job.

Strong work ethic

Team leadership

Strong mechanical aptitude

Machinery/equipment design and fabrication