Safety-Focused Underground Shift Supervisor

Rio Tinto; Superior (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-focused environment

Annual cash incentive (STIP)

Comprehensive health programs (medical

Excellent retirement plan with company

Employee share program

Paid time off, holidays, bereavement

Up to 100% salary top-up for caregiver

Leisure discounts and wellness support

EAP for you and family

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking 5 Shift Supervisors to provide frontline leadership of underground and surface mining activities near Superior, Arizona. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of work during shifts, coordinating crews and contractors to meet schedules and production targets.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, you’ll foster a strong safety culture, oversee day-to-day operations, and support development, production, and maintenance activities across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; technical or trade qualifications are desirable.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Previous supervisory experience in underground mining or heavy industrial environments is essential.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining practices, safety systems, and permit‑to‑work processes.
• Must be able to lead teams, manage contractors, and make sound operational decisions; strong communication and leadership skills; ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise underground and surface mining crews and monitor contractors during assigned shifts, ensuring safe and efficient execution of all work.
• Maintain accountability for shift safety performance and ensure compliance with MSHA, site, and company standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate, prioritize, and execute shift plans to meet development and maintenance targets.
• Conduct pre-start meetings and field safety interactions to reinforce expectations and identify risks.
• Monitor critical systems and underground conditions, coordinating timely response to upset or changing conditions.
• Ensure effective allocation and utilization of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and contractor teams to support integrated operations.
• Ensure planned shift activities are executed as scheduled and resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Complete accurate shift reports, including production tracking, delays, downtime, safety incidents, and critical system issues.
• Support training, coaching, and development of underground personnel to build capability and reinforce standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and conduct regular housekeeping inspections and audits.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety leadership

Underground mining

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical qualifications desirable

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking 5 Shift Supervisors to provide frontline leadership of underground and surface mining activities near Superior, Arizona. You will ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of work during shifts, coordinating crews and contractors to meet schedules and production targets.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, you’ll foster a strong safety culture, oversee day-to-day operations, and support development, production, and maintenance activities across the