Underground Shift Leader: Safe, Efficient Mining

Rio Tinto; Superior (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking five Shift Supervisors to lead underground and surface mining activities near Superior, Arizona. You will oversee safe, efficient operations across shifts, ensuring adherence to site standards, schedules, and production goals.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, you will promote a strong safety culture, coordinate day‑to‑day activities, and support performance across development, production, and support functions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade qualifications desirable.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous supervisory experience in underground mining or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining practices, safety systems, and permit-to-work processes.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and make sound operational decisions.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise underground and surface mining crews and monitor contractors during assigned shifts, ensuring safe and efficient execution of all work.
• Maintain full accountability for shift safety performance, ensuring 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 effective 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 and efficient operations.
• Ensure planned shift activities are executed as scheduled, resolving conflicts and constraints as they arise.
• Complete accurate shift reports, including production tracking, delays, downtime, safety incidents, and critical system issues.
• Support the 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

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Safety culture

Strong communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking five Shift Supervisors to lead underground and surface mining activities near Superior, Arizona. You will oversee safe, efficient operations across shifts, ensuring adherence to site standards, schedules, and production goals.

Reporting to the Underground Operations Superintendent, you will promote a strong safety culture, coordinate day‑to‑day activities, and support performance across development, production, and support functions.