Shaft Superintendent

About the role

The Shaft Superintendent manages and schedules the day-to-day operation of the lateral development project through effective direction of the Development Captain and crews to safely meet and exceed the development goals and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Health and Safety
  • Manages the implementation of and compliance to Cementation USA safety programs and processes as outlined in the Cementation Safety Policy Manual.
  • Provides general direction to the Development Captain in the implementation of the Nickel Rim South Safety Calendar (Matrix).
  • Ensures that all project personnel are trained in their job responsibilities, understand and comply with company policies and procedures, and work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Actively participates in safety programs, regularly inspecting all mine workings with particular emphasis on safe working conditions and practices and safe equipment operation and procedures.
  • Ensures that all incidents are reported and participates in investigations of incidents, ensuring that reports are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Client Relations
  • Displays a passion for serving the customer.
  • Addresses client concerns in a timely manner, working diligently to solve their problems/issues.
• Environment
  • Ensures that operations are in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations.
• Operations Coordination
  • Develops and reviews day-to-day operating schedules, reports, work priorities, and production objectives with the Development Captain and coordinates them with maintenance, engineering, and other operating groups.
  • Supervises and schedules the day-to-day operations of the project to safely meet lateral development targets.
  • Oversees efficient equipment operation and manpower utilization in all areas under his control, through an appropriate preventative maintenance program and procedures.
  • Controls personnel overtime and banked days. Manages vacation time during the course of the year.
  • Reviews and authorizes appropriate materials requisitions and purchase orders and submits them to the Project Manager for authorization.
  • Ensures sufficient supplies are available to meet the lateral development goals and the general safe operation of the mine.
  • Reviews, maintains, and administers company policies and procedures and advises the Development Captain on the day-to-day administration and compliance with mining regulations and policies in a manner consistent with company and project practices.
• Operations Reporting
  • Maintains the required operating costs in accordance with the budget and reports to the project manager as required.
  • Investigates and reviews variances from budgeted controllable expenses and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Technical Support
  • Supports efforts of peers and colleagues by sharing resources and technical skills.
  • Provides prominent organizational skills and team-building support to the mining group.
• Employee Development
  • Evaluates the performance of subordinates with respect to health and safety, competency, work habits, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Reviews the need for training, counseling, and/or corrective action.

Requirements

• Mine Engineering or equivalent education.
• Fifteen years of mine operations/project experience with five years as a senior supervisor/coordinator.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.

Skills

• Understanding of mining and mineral processes.
• Proficient in office software applications.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of project management processes.
• Ability to interface effectively with customers.
• Ability to work under time constraints and adhere to deadlines.
• Desire to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to work as part of and lead a multi-disciplinary team.