Surface Operations Supervisor

Jerritt Canyon; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a Surface Operations Supervisor responsible for overseeing daily surface mining activities to ensure safe and efficient production. The role involves supervising crews, coordinating equipment usage, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 5-10 years of mining operations experience, and familiarity with heavy mining equipment. This is an opportunity to lead a team and foster a strong safety culture in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of mining operations experience.
• Prior supervisory or lead-hand experience in surface mining preferred.
• Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily surface mining operations including drilling, blasting, and hauling.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Monitor performance and productivity metrics.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of MSHA standards

Safety management

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in Geology, Mine Technology, Mining Engineering or related field

Tools

Haul trucks

Excavators

Bulldozers

Drills

Loaders

Graders

Job description

Surface Operations Supervisor

The Surface Operations Supervisor in the mining industry oversees daily surface mining activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role supervises crews, coordinates equipment usage, ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and works closely with engineering, maintenance, geology, and processing teams to achieve operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily surface mining operations, including drilling, blasting, hauling, loading, stockpiling, and waste removal.
• Coordinate workforce assignments and equipment utilization to meet production goals.
• Monitor shift performance, productivity metrics, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to mine plans, schedules, and operating procedures.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate production priorities.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • MSHA regulations
  • Company safety policies
  • Environmental standards
  • Operating permits and procedures
• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Lead emergency response efforts when required.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate operators, laborers, and shift personnel.
• Support employee development and training initiatives.
• Manage attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
• Foster teamwork and effective communication across departments.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Monitor equipment condition and report operational issues.
• Optimize equipment availability and productivity.
• Maintain accurate production, safety, and shift reports.
• Track KPIs such as:
  • Production tonnage
  • Equipment utilization
  • Downtime
  • Safety incidents
• Participate in budgeting and cost-control efforts.
• Assist with operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or bachelors degree in Geology, Mine Technology, Mining Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years of mining operations experience
• Prior supervisory or lead-hand experience in surface mining preferred.
• Experience operating or supervising heavy mining equipment such as:
  • Haul trucks
  • Excavators
  • Bulldozers
  • Drills
  • Loaders
  • Graders
• Knowledge of surface mining methods and production processes.
• Experience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of:
  • MSHA standards
  • Surface mining operations
  • Equipment safety procedures
  • Production Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.