GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Mining company working in the Pikeville area on several mining sites is in search of General Superintendent to oversee operations. The highlights of the position are as follows:

Oversee 5 mining sites (surface only) within an hour drive radius with gas reimbursement
Total employees: 40+ employees
College education: preferred/not necessary
Experience: 5+ Years mining experience

Scope

The Superintendent provides site management for all phases of the surface reclamation mining project including coordinating workers, material, and equipment as well as ensuring that procedures are being followed; work is proceeding on schedule and within budget according to the work schedule and demands of the customer. The sites will operate with the highest level of quality, urgency and that each site is a safe workplace. The morals, ethics and standards of the company and its employees are to be reflected.

Responsibilities

The General Superintendent assumes a wide range of responsibilities in the process of managing, coordinating and organizing material handling activities including, but not limited to:

Project Organization

Understanding of the contract and scope of work, ensuring scope of work is clearly communicated to employees.
Ensuring each site is fully staffed for operations and equipment utilization
Developing and communicating a 2 week look-ahead schedule.
Conducting regular progress review meetings with employees to review weekly schedule and update accordingly
Understanding entitlements and immediately notifying the Project Manager for changes and conditions.
Maintaining site files, supplies, equipment, and services.
Meeting Production and Safety objections
Attending all company/client meetings.
Participate in developing a cost-effective plan and schedules for staffing, equipment and mining support for utilization of resources.
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the site office and throughout the site.
Providing on-site supervision for all project personnel and phases of production, resolving complaints and grievances with employees.
Reporting any challenges or issues to the Project Manager/Executive Management in a timely manner.
Maintaining accurate as production reports and all required mining training and documentation.
Keeping a daily log of site activities on each site including by not limited to: staffing levels, description of work, weather, and safety hazards or issues.
Expeditious completion of project deficiencies.

Managing all aspects of safety on site including:

Enforcing on site safety in accordance with State of KY standards.
Overseeing on site safety meetings with employees.
Reporting all accidents and incidents promptly.
Ensuring site personnel have required safety training and records are maintained.

Relationship Management

Maintaining a good working relationship with all subcontractors and ensure they are treated fairly.
Maintaining professional conduct at all times with owners, consultants, trades, suppliers and the public.
Developing good working relationship with owners, management and clients.
Reporting progress to owners, management and employees
Making realistic commitments to the Project Manager/General Superintendent, trades, owners and consultants.
Coaching and mentoring hourly employees.

Qualifications:

Five or more years experience assisting or supervising surface mine operations on multiple sites.
Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.
Proficient MS Office and Windows-based computer applications skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.)
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Excellent listening skills
Good organizational skills
Good with paperwork
Attention to details
Valid driver’s license
Strong code of ethics
Service oriented, good interpersonal skills

Stephanie Leanhart-Smith, CIR
Recruiter Lead

Aerotek Energy Services
E-mail: sleanhar@aerotek.com