Supervisor Tails & Water

About the role

The Supervisor – Tailings and Water oversees daily Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) deposition and site water management activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and company standards. This role provides direct supervision to personnel and contractors, coordinates with engineering on deposition planning, and supports reliable pump house and water system operations.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all employees and contractors comply with MSHA regulations and site safety standards; reinforce safe production practices through frequent field engagement and safety discussions.
• Operational Oversight: Monitor and control daily tailings deposition and water system activities to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans.
• Pump House & Water Systems: Maintain strong working knowledge of pump house operations and site water management systems to support reliable system performance.
• Planning & Coordination: Collaborate with engineering to develop and execute TSF deposition plans; coordinate with HSEC, engineering, and project stakeholders to meet schedule and budget objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Project Execution: Establish and meet timelines for project readiness and field execution; identify potential bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Incident Management: Investigate, document, and report incidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, coach, and develop personnel; provide regular communication regarding performance expectations, progress updates, and issue resolution.
• Contractor Management: Oversee contractor activities to ensure alignment with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of accountability and operational excellence across tailings and water operations.
• Additional Duties: Perform other assigned supervisory responsibilities as required to support site operations.

Requirements

• Required Minimum 3 years of combined experience in supervision, maintenance, construction management, project management, and/or safety within a mining or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of tailings operations, water management systems, and pump house operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crews and contractors in a field-based environment.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage confidential information.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working with Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs).
• Experience coordinating cross-functional mining or processing projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 90% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
• Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months