Production Superintendent

Constructors Inc; San Jose (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PCE Constructors Inc. is seeking a Production Superintendent to oversee daily pit and quarry operations, processing facilities, and plant maintenance. You will lead mining, crushing, screening, and loadout activities while ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost control.

The role also drives land reclamation and environmental compliance. Qualifications include 7+ years in aggregate production/mining with 3-5 years in a supervisory role, MSHA certification, and a HS diploma.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on aggregate production or mining experience, with 3-5 years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• In-depth knowledge of crushing flow, screening physics, blending, ASTM/AASHTO specs, and heavy equipment capabilities.
• Experience with mass earthwork, slope grading, erosion control, revegetation, and seeding.

Responsibilities

• Enforce MSHA standards and company safety policies across crews and contractors.
• Direct daily pit extraction, crushing, blending, and screening operations; optimize plant performance.
• Lead preventative maintenance programs; coordinate with vendors; manage spares and downtime; oversee reclamation and erosion control.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Mining operations

Heavy equipment experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

The Production Superintendent is responsible for the direct oversight, planning, and execution of daily pit/quarry operations and processing facilities. This role oversees mining (when applicable), crushing, sizing, screening, blending and material loadout while ensuring maximum operational efficiency, strict safety compliance, and cost control.

Additionally, this position leads preventative and corrective plant maintenance programs and manages site stewardship through progressive land reclamation, grading, and seeding programs in compliance with environmental and mine closure plans.

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety, Leadership & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain strict enforcement of MSHA standards (Part 46/48) and company safety policies across all crew members and on-site contractors.
• Lead safety tailgate meetings (Tue & Thur), hazard assessments, perform JHA’s and assist safety department during incident investigations.
• Supervise & schedule plant operators, heavy equipment operators, & maintenance technician.

2. Mining, Material Farming, Crushing & Screening Operations

• Direct daily pit extraction, stripping, and mine development plans
• Supervise the setup, operation, and optimization of crushing, blending and screening plants.
• Monitor aggregate gradation, moisture, and quality standards to ensure material meets production specifications.
• Manage stockpile placement, plant feed rates, and haulage logistics to minimize cycle times.

3. Plant Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Implement and manage a structured Preventative Maintenance (PM) program for fixed processing equipment (conveyors, screen decks, crushers, pugmills, & wash plants).
• Lead diagnostic troubleshooting, repairs, screen media changes, liner swaps, and wear-part replacement schedules.
• Coordinate with internal/external vendors, contractors, and parts suppliers to manage spares inventory and control downtime.
• Execute mine reclamation plans with internal departments.
• Oversee contouring, slope grading, sediment pond maintenance, and topsoil redistribution.
• Coordinate and supervise seeding, hydroseeding, mulch application, and erosion control measures to support natural revegetation.
• Ensure site dust control, and stormwater runoff management.

Candidate Qualifications

Category

Requirements

Experience 7+ years of hands-on aggregate production or mining experience, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or superintendent capacity.

Technical Knowledge In-depth understanding of crushing flow, screening physics, blending processes, aggregate specifications (ASTM/AASHTO), and heavy equipment capabilities.

Environmental & Earthmoving Direct experience in mass earthwork, slope grading, soil stabilization, erosion control, and revegetation/seeding practices.

Certifications MSHA certified (Surface Miner preferred); Valid driver's license required w/ good driving record

Leadership Demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional field crews, managing safety audits, and minimizing operational downtime.

Education High School Diploma/GED required;

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced, heavy-industrial outdoor field environment subject to extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise).
• Ability to climb plant ladders, catwalks, traverse rough/uneven quarry terrain, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Must be open to rotating shifts, weekend oversight during peak production seasons, and emergency response calls.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.