Underground Mine Production Supervisor

THOAR Mining provides a wide variety of services in the support and operation of mining, ranging from project management, supervision, underground construction, maintenance, and mining equipment operation. 

We have a need for highly motivated, safety conscious Underground Mine Production Supervisors for a Potash project with our client at a mine site in Saskatchewan.  

You will need to be available to work 12 hour days and nights 

If you are an experienced Potash mine operator with leadership experience, a champion of safety, quality, diversity and inclusion, and teamwork. 

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently carry out the day-to-day project activities to support the continuous operations of site-specific rehab projects;
• Manage and direct personnel, and assist with employee training and qualifications;
• Maintain safety and environmentally sound operating conditions within equipment design parameters;
• Provide work direction to the team as well as timely and constructive feedback to ensure employees have a clear understanding of their work, roles, business goals, and performance standards;
• Manage performance issues when necessary;
• Develop and coach employees to retain and grow organizational talent, and support employees in their career development;
• Facilitate ongoing communication to ensure proper and efficient contract operation, allocation and resources, safety and environmental;
• Liaison between management, shift operations, and maintenance;
• Work with operations and maintenance to troubleshoot and address operational problems in the rehab area to maximize production and safety;
• Conduct audits and inspections;
• Review and authorize work permits.

Qualifications:

• Valid ticket to supervise underground as per Saskatchewan mine regulations;
• Valid GMSA - General Mine Safety Awareness training;
• Valid First Aid/ CPR certificates;
• Valid WHMIS and SCOT;
• Commitment to safe work practices and achieved an excellent safety record;
• Commitment to being a champion for diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace;
• Minimum five years mining operations experience;
• Outstanding record of leading teams safely and efficiently;
• Ability to work effectively with people, coordinate functions with other departments and contractors;
• Demonstrated ability to lead the crew in collaboration with the client’s needs;
• Must display credibility and integrity to maintain the respect of superiors, subordinates, and peers;
• Knowledge of commonly used software packages including Microsoft Outlook. Excel, Word, and desktop process control software;
• Ability to manage work in scheduling software.

Client Requirements:

• A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required. 

THOAR Mining offers competitive compensation, a workplace committed to safety, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as a professional approach to all aspects of our work in the mining industry to foster your personal and professional growth.

Our total compensation package includes:

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health Care, Dental, and Vision