Underground Maintenance Supervisor

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a mechanics team in a mining environment. You will oversee daily maintenance operations, ensure safety standards, and coordinate with operations for project execution. A strong background in heavy equipment and underground mining is required.

The role emphasizes supervision, planning, and communication across field and office tasks to maintain productive and compliant mine operations.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a crew to meet maintenance goals with safety in mind.
• 5+ years heavy equipment experience in mining/construction.
• Knowledge of CFRs for underground mining equipment and practices.
• Strong emphasis on planned/scheduled work practices.
• Able to adapt to constant shift changes.

Responsibilities

• Assign crews to tasks to meet daily mining maintenance goals.
• Supervise crew activities for safe and efficient completion.
• Develop crew skills for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Ensure parts, tools, and equipment are available before tasks.
• Perform daily admin duties: time entry, reports, safety meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Heavy equipment

Underground mining

Safety compliance

Communication

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Dispatch systems

Word/Outlook

Work processing

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Maintenance General Supervisor, the incumbent leads a team of mechanics to maintain a safe, efficient, and productive work environment, while consistently aligning daily operations with the Company’s values. A minimum of five years of heavy equipment experience in a mining or construction environment is required, including a combination of field and office work. At least three years of direct supervisory experience or equivalent supervisory training is required. Underground supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Essential Functions

• Assign crews to specific tasks to meet daily mine maintenance goals and align with the Company’s Way for Maintenance.
• Supervise crew activities during shifts to ensure safe and efficient accomplishment of assignments.
• Develop crew skills to levels of maximum efficiency and safety.
• Works with Maintenance Personnel to ensure that all parts, special tools, and equipment necessary to complete a planned task are available and accounted for before the job commences.
• Perform daily administrative duties such as time entry, reports, supply requisitions, provide effective safety meetings, and manage daily workload.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of work performed. Keeping daily schedules of both reactive and proactive work performed.
• Develop maintenance assignments.
• Ensure optimum use of facilities and equipment.
• Keeps in active communication with the Maintenance General Supervisor and periodically updates him/her on the status of work being performed.
• Be a liaison with operations to plan, monitor, and execute maintenance, capital, and construction projects. Identify duration of maintenance or repair activity on equipment or facilities.
• Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
• Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency is required.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skill Requirements

• It is important that the incumbent foster team spirit among crew members, motivating them to meet production goals while prioritizing safety.
• A minimum of 5 years heavy equipment experience in a mining or construction environment with a combination of field and office work required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the CFRs relating to underground mining equipment and practices.
• Must show strong emphasis on Planned/Scheduled work practices.
• Supervises employees within the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to constant shift changes.
• General understanding of mining operations, as well as limited understanding of milling and maintenance operations.
• General knowledge of equipment, I.E. Jumbos, Bolters, Underground Trucks, Loaders, etc.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing work processing, spreadsheet, dispatch, word, outlook explorer, and JD Edwards.
• Must have strong training, verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.
• The ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, management, vendors and/or contractors.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the management team.
• Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
• Underground mine rescue team experience preferred.
• Experience working with vendors specializing in underground equipment parts and component sales preferred.