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As a Front Line Supervisor - Equipment Maintenance, you will play a significant part in the success of Kiewit Mining Group by directly supervising day to day equipment maintenance operations, including direct supervision of crews of up to 20 personnel.  We rely on our Front Line Supervisors to set the highest expectations among their crew for safety, quality, schedule, performance, and team development. 

A strong technical and practical background in maintaining and repairing surface mining and heavy civil equipment is required. Also, excellent communication skills, team development and the ability to work well in a team environment are considered critical to this position. 
 

Kiewit Mining Group has grown steadily to become one of North America's leading contract mining companies as well as mine and heavy civil infrastructure developers.  We operate in various commodities, including gold, coal, phosphate, talc, copper, oil sands, iron ore, and aggregates. We are built on a solid foundation of safety, quality, production and integrity. 

As part of Kiewit, we are integrated with 140 years of construction and engineering experience that provides wholistic solutions to the industry that are unmatched. 
 

One of the many things that makes Kiewit's culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom designed to meet our shared needs. 
Possible locations include: Gillette, WY; Soda Springs, ID; Tok, AK; various
 

• Responsible for direct supervision of an assigned crew of maintenance technicians including mechanics, welders, electricians, etc.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and development of craft personnel to repair and maintain our fleet of heavy Establishes daily job assignments, authorizes time off requests, completes performance assessments, initiates disciplinary action and performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain open communication with crews, field engineers/coordinators, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality. 
• Assist in preparing work plans and scheduling in determining manpower levels, material quantities, and equipment requirements.
• Examine/inspect shop and field conditions and troubleshoot problems, correct inaccuracies, and implement cost saving measures.
• Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines for job and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Monitor job safety and provide job safety training and awareness for all personnel.
• Monitor quality standards and ensure that technical specifications are being met.
• Assist with developing entire job schedules, 90-day schedules, and three-week schedules. Monitor job schedule and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers and ensure inspections are scheduled appropriately
• Advise peers and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. Assist in resolving such problems as required.
   

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience as a Front Line Supervisor (Maintenance Shift Superintendent, General Foreman, etc.) in either Coal or Metal/Non-Metal mines or heavy civil construction operations
• Familiar with MSHA operations
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative 
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time 
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity 
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills 
• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives 
• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail 
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• The ability to work shift work including nights and weekends
• Ability to travel on short notice
• Willingness and ability to relocate to job sites.