Sr Underground Mine Supervisor

Heidelberg Materials; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health insurance

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Lead Underground Mine Foreman in Connellsville, PA to oversee daily underground mining operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient production. You will supervise hourly workers, manage schedules and equipment, and support mine development and ventilation planning for long-term mine growth.

The role requires experience in underground mining, knowledge of mining methods, and Pennsylvania Underground Mine Foreman certification.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in underground mining, aggregates, crushed stone, industrial minerals, or a similar mining environment.
• Knowledge of underground mining methods, drilling and blasting, ventilation, and mobile mining equipment.
• Pennsylvania Underground Mine Foreman certification and applicable underground mining licenses/certifications required.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance daily operations and long-term mine development.
• Experience managing crews, equipment, and daily mining production activities.
• SAP or similar maintenance and operational systems experience preferred.
• Union experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily underground mining operations to meet safety, production, and quality goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of hourly employees.
• Manage production schedules, equipment availability, and maintenance activities.
• Support mine development, ventilation planning, and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, state regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Mining operations

Team development

Planning & scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Pennsylvania Underground Mine Foreman certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

Pay Range: $77,180.00 – $102,899.99

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

Position overview

Lead daily underground mining operations in Connellsville, PA, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient production while developing employees, managing equipment resources, and supporting the long-term development of the mine.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead daily underground mining operations to meet safety, production, and quality goals.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of hourly employees.
• Manage production schedules, equipment availability, and maintenance activities.
• Support mine development, ventilation planning, and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA, state regulations, environmental requirements, and company policies.

What we are looking for

• Leadership experience in underground mining, aggregates, crushed stone, industrial minerals, or a similar mining environment.
• Knowledge of underground mining methods, drilling and blasting, ventilation, and mobile mining equipment.
• Pennsylvania Underground Mine Foreman certification and applicable underground mining licenses/certifications required.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, communication, and decision-making skills with the ability to balance daily operations and long-term mine development.
• Experience managing crews, equipment, and daily mining production activities.
• SAP or similar maintenance and operational systems experience preferred.
• Union experience preferred.

Work environment

• Regular exposure to underground mining environments, heavy equipment, dust, noise, varying temperatures, and industrial hazards.
• Frequent walking, climbing, standing, and movement throughout underground mine and plant areas.
• PPE required when entering operational areas; steel-toe boots required for site

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled