Underground Maintenance Supervisor

Kinross Gold Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinross Gold Corporation seeks an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team of mechanics in a safe, efficient mine maintenance program. You will assign crews, supervise daily tasks, and ensure availability of parts and tools while coordinating with operations on maintenance, capital and construction projects.

Five years of heavy equipment experience in mining or construction and at least three years of direct supervisory experience are required.

Qualifications

• Foster team spirit to meet production goals while prioritizing safety.
• Minimum 5 years heavy equipment experience in mining/construction.
• Knowledge of CFRs relating to underground mining equipment and practices.
• Strong emphasis on Planned/Scheduled work practices.
• Supervises employees per Kinross/RMGC policies.
• Able to adapt to constant shift changes.
• General understanding of mining operations and maintenance basics.
• Knowledge of equipment such as Jumbos, Bolters, Underground Trucks, Loaders.
• Proficient with PC software: word processing, spreadsheet, dispatch, Outlook, JD Edwards.
• Strong training, verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, management, vendors and contractors.
• Independent worker and effective team member.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Comply with physical demands sheets.
• Underground mine rescue team experience preferred.
• Experience with underground equipment parts vendors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign crews to tasks to meet daily maintenance goals and Kinross Way for Maintenance.
• Supervise crew activities during shifts for safe, efficient work.
• Develop crew skills for maximum efficiency and safety.
• Ensure parts/tools/equipment are available before tasks.
• Maintain records and daily schedules of work performed.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Maintenance planning

Underground mining knowledge

Shift adaptability

Administrative skills

Vendor relations

Tools

JD Edwards

Word

Excel

Outlook

Work processing

Spreadsheet

Job description

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 Kinross’ 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

1. 1. Assign crews to specific tasks to meet daily mine maintenance goals and align with the Kinross Way for Maintenance.
2. 2. Supervise crew activities during shifts to ensure safe and efficient accomplishment of assignments.
3. 3. Develop crew skills to levels of maximum efficiency and safety.
4. 4. 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.
5. 5. Perform daily administrative duties such as time entry, reports, supply requisitions, provide effective safety meetings, and manage daily workload.
6. 6. Maintain accurate and up to date records of work performed. Keeping daily schedules of both reactive and proactive work performed.
7. 7. Develop maintenance assignments.
8. 8. Ensure optimum use of facilities and equipment.
9. 9. Keeps in active communication with the Maintenance General Supervisor and periodically updates him/her on the status of work being performed.
10. 10. 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.
11. 11. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills.
12. 12. Helps develop other department personnel to perform duties listed above.
13. 13. Consistently exercises discretion and judgment in job performance.
14. 14. Works without risk or harm to self and others.
15. 15. Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by state agency is required.
16. 16. Punctuality and regular attendance required.
17. 17. Perform other related functions as assigned by Maintenance General Supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

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

Health, Safety, and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

• Strategic Effectiveness
  Developing and communicating rigorous and creative business strategies that drive sustainable value.
• External Engagement
  Understanding and building relationships with external parties that strengthen and sustain competitive advantage.
• Business Focus
  Applying commercial rigor and discipline to all business decisions and customer relationships.
• Living the Kinross Values
  Aligning behavior, decisions, and actions with Kinross values and principles.