Mine Foreman jobs in Tempe, AZ

MINE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I

Responsible for supervising mining and haulage crews to ensure proper placement of material for the copper and leaching process and that it is done in a safe, cost-efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

-          Ensure all mine equipment is operated in a safe, productive and cost-efficient manner.

-          Ensure plans that are developed and implemented are safe, efficient, and cost effective.

-          Conduct safety observations and area inspections as required by the Safety and Health Department.

-          Follow and enforce directives given by Senior Supervisors and Managers.

-          Identify areas for improvement within the mine, formulating a project schedule and resources needed to complete objectives.

-          Ensure employee health and safety through compliance with all safety and mine regulations, as well as company policies.

-          Prepare as needed any accident or incident reports that happen during the shift.

-          Review and enter notifications into SAP.

-          Enforcement of non-compliance of company policies or standards, enforcing progressive disciplinary steps as needed.

-          Coordination of daily activities of the Mine Operations (drilling, blasting, loading, haulage activities, along with checking and reporting pit conditions (roads, tiedowns, berms and dumps)

-          Ensure that forecasted tonnage, copper grade, and overall production goals are met in a safe and efficient manner.

-          Evaluation of employees while working with the training department to develop training needs and analysis of operators.

-          Communicate objectives and goals to employees and monitor their development.

-          Daily tracking of employee’s schedule, vacations, call offs, absenteeism, and any other schedule related items.

-          Interact with other departments such as maintenance, safety, human resources etc. to ensure compliance with established company standards and to achieve daily goals.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

-                   Address labor grievance issues.

-                   Coordinate equipment availability with maintenance department.

-                   Inputting daily timekeeping, safety, and turnover documentation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

-          Thorough understanding of entire mining process.

-          Thorough understanding of local, state and federal mining and environmental regulations.

-          Supervisory/leadership skills required.

-          Excellent interpersonal skills required.

-          Intermediate computer skills utilizing MS Office

-          Must be able to work rotating shifts and holidays (24/7/365 operation)

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

-          High school diploma or GED.

-          5-years mine operations experience.

-          1-year supervisory experience in a mine operations environment.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

-          The job requires training or instruction in environmental Awareness.

-          This job requires training or instruction in Safety & Health awareness including completion of the appropriate MSHA training.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.