Mine Operations Superintendent AK, USA
Overview of Property
The Greens Creek Mine, located on Admiralty Island, 18 miles south of Juneau, is an underground polymetallic mine employing approximately 350 people. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, headquartered in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1891, Hecla has a rich history as a distinguished and respected precious metals producer. Winner of numerous safety and environmental awards, Greens Creek is seeking new team members committed to professional growth and success.
Health & Welfare Benefits
Greens Creek is pleased to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to provide Health and Welfare, and income protection coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. Employees can customize their benefit plans to the level of coverage desired as well as to the needs of their dependents. In addition to the flexible coverage options, the company makes a significant contribution towards the cost of the benefits.
Community
Juneau, Alaska's capital is the third largest city in the state. Like Alaska, Juneau is full of contrasts, a sophisticated cosmopolitan city in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. Nestled at the base of mountains overlooking the Gastineau Channel, Juneau is surrounded by intercoastal waterways, lush rain forests, rugged mountainsides and awe-inspiring glaciers. This small city has it all, the adventure of the "last frontier" as well as good education system, year round cultural and sports activities, a wide variety of entertainment, world class fishing and wildlife viewing, temperate weather and a strong sense of community. Juneau is also rich in mining history and Greens Creek is proud to contribute to that heritage by operating in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Position Summary:
Manages mine operations personnel at a 2300 TPD underground polymetallic mine to develop, maintain and continuously improve upon value-adding safety, operational and financial performance by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
 Tours and inspects mine to detect and resolve safety, health, environmental, production, equipment utilization, and personnel problems in coordination with the appropriate resource providers.
 Reviews data such as maps, survey reports, and geological records, and confers with engineering, geology, maintenance, and supervisory personnel to plan and direct safe and effective mine development and production.
 Reviews data on operating costs, ore values, ventilation, ground control, and surveys to instruct shift supervisors in the execution of short and long term mine plans.
 Studies maps to determine placement of haulage ways, access drifts, ventilation shafts, utilities, muck storage bays, refuge chambers and other underground facilities.
 Studies ground conditions to ensure ground control standards are being followed during all phases of mining activity.
 Reads company standards and governmental safety regulations, and issues directives to workers to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations.
 Prepares and reviews reports and records on safety incidents, production, ore grade, and other key performance indicators to monitor progress and achievement of business objectives.
Other duties may be assigned.
Employees must comply with attendance, safety, environmental and HR policies. Successful candidate must demonstrate the following behavioral skills: promotion of safety and health; problem solving; interpersonal skills, oral communication; written communication; planning/organizing/project management; quality control; adaptability and dependability.
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be frequently required to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time; use hand and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employees may be frequently exposed to underground work environments; outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, potentially hazardous wildlife; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; explosives and vibration. The noise level in most work environments is usually loud. This position may require occasional work on nights, weekends; daily commute from Juneau by boat and bus required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages approximately seven subordinate supervisors that in turn oversee approximately 100 hourly employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the employees of the mine operations teams. Carries out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include hiring & training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) or equivalent in mine engineering, geology, geological engineering or related field; eight or more years of related experience and/or training, in a supervisory capacity.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general and technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and operational standards. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from stakeholders.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND SPECIALIALTY SKILLS
MSHA instructor certification preferred. Proficiency and/or aptitude to work in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project and databases for effective interface with technical group and analysis of data. Ability to use Gantt charts and other project management tools.
APPLICATIONS & RESUMES
Pay is based on experience and includes a competitive benefits program. Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States.