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Northern Star Pogo LLC

Underground Miner

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$24.50 - $25.75/hr

The Underground Miner reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks including Truck ...

Northern Star Pogo LLC

Underground Miner

Delta Junction, AK · On-site

$29.75 - $35.25/hr

The Underground Miner reports to the Underground Shift Supervisor, and the primary role is to safely and efficiently operate underground equipment and perform various mining tasks including Truck ...

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How much do underground supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for underground supervisor in the United States is $61,488.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an underground supervisor?

Underground Supervisors are responsible for overseeing mining operations that take place below the surface, ensuring safety, productivity, and compliance with regulations. They manage teams of miners, coordinate daily activities, and address any issues related to equipment, ventilation, or safety protocols. These supervisors play a critical role in maintaining efficient operations and minimizing risks in challenging underground environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an underground supervisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Underground Supervisor, you need in-depth knowledge of mining operations, safety regulations, and experience in underground environments, usually supported by relevant certifications such as a Mine Supervisor Certificate. Familiarity with mine planning software, safety management systems, and equipment operation is typically required. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help manage teams and ensure safety compliance. These abilities are vital to maintaining productivity, minimizing risks, and fostering a safe and efficient work environment underground.

What are some common challenges faced by an underground supervisor, and how can they be effectively managed?

Underground Supervisors often encounter challenges such as coordinating teams in confined and hazardous environments, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, and managing equipment and resource logistics. Effective management involves clear communication, continuous safety training, and proactive problem-solving to minimize downtime and accidents. Building strong relationships with crew members and fostering a culture of safety and accountability are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining productivity.

What is the difference between Underground Supervisor vs Underground Miner?

AspectUnderground SupervisorUnderground Miner
CredentialsCertifications in safety, supervision, and industry-specific trainingMining certifications, safety training, and sometimes specialized equipment licenses
Work EnvironmentOversees operations, manages teams, ensures safety compliancePerforms manual labor, operates mining equipment, works underground
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, construction, tunneling projectsMining companies, mineral extraction sites

The main difference is that the Underground Supervisor manages and oversees mining operations and personnel, ensuring safety and efficiency, while the Underground Miner performs the hands-on work underground, operating equipment and extracting minerals. Both roles require safety certifications, but the supervisor focuses on management and oversight, whereas the miner is involved in physical labor.

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Infographic showing various Underground Supervisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,488 per year, or $29.6 per hour.

Underground Maintenance General Supervisor

Nevada, IA • On-site

Kinross Gold Corporation
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 5 - 10K employees
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Posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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Job description

Underground Maintenance General Supervisor

Posting Date: 8/5/26

Location: Round Mountain, NV, USA

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance Superintendent, the Underground Maintenance General Supervisor provides strategic leadership for the Underground Maintenance organization. This position is responsible for developing and executing maintenance strategies that support long-term business objectives, equipment reliability, workforce capability, responsible budget management, and sustainable operational performance. The role leads supervisors and maintenance support resources while aligning maintenance systems, people, budgets, and asset plans with Round Mountain Gold’s underground mining objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership - Develop and execute long-range maintenance strategies aligned with Underground Operations business plans, site objectives, production forecasts, and asset management requirements.
Asset Management & Reliability - Establish fleet lifecycle, reliability, component replacement, rebuild, and condition-monitoring strategies that improve availability, control cost, and extend asset life.
Business Planning & Budgeting - Develop, manage, and monitor annual operating budgets, capital requests, maintenance forecasts, contractor strategies, and financial performance against approved plans.
Organizational Capability - Build and develop a high-performing underground maintenance organization through workforce planning, succession planning, leadership development, coaching, and technical training strategy.
Underground Growth & Ramp-Up - Provide leadership for underground startup, fleet integration, maintenance infrastructure, maintenance readiness, systems development, and scalability for future growth.
Cross-Functional Alignment - Partner with Mine Operations, Planning, Reliability, Engineering, Supply Chain, Safety, HR, OEMs, contractors, and site leadership to support business priorities.
Governance & KPI Ownership - Establish performance targets, review trends, and drive improvement plans for availability, reliability, Preventive Maintenance Compliance, cost performance, component life, labor productivity, and contractor performance.

Strategic Responsibilities
  • Develop annual, quarterly, monthly, and 3-5 year maintenance priorities that support Underground Operations plans, business objectives, site performance targets, and life-of-mine maintenance planning.
  • Provide strategic oversight of underground mobile equipment asset management, including major component planning, rebuild forecasting, replacement strategy, reliability improvement, total cost of ownership, and long-range fleet planning.
  • Lead development of operating and capital budget inputs, evaluate cost performance, prioritize capital projects, identify financial risks, and recommend corrective actions to align maintenance performance with approved business plans.
  • Establish scalable maintenance systems, processes, organizational design, supervisor expectations, planning routines, and performance review practices that support underground startup, ramp-up, and future operational maturity.
  • Partner with Mine Operations and Technical Services to ensure maintenance strategy supports mine plans, production forecasts, equipment utilization expectations, and long‑term underground growth.
  • Develop workforce plans, succession plans, training priorities, and leadership development expectations to build long‑term underground maintenance capability.
  • Provide leadership for contractor strategy, OEM support requirements, parts/inventory plans, tooling readiness, and vendor performance management.
  • Lead business reviews and performance discussions using maintenance, reliability, safety, and cost data to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Education and Experience

Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive maintenance experience in underground hard-rock mining operations required.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of maintenance leadership experience required.
  • Minimum five (5) years leading maintenance supervisors, planners, reliability personnel, contractors, or equivalent maintenance management teams required.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing maintenance strategies for underground mobile mining fleets required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing operating budgets, capital budgets, maintenance cost performance, contractor strategy, and long‑range maintenance forecasts required.
  • Proven experience with underground mobile maintenance systems, asset management programs, reliability initiatives, equipment lifecycle management, and maintenance planning processes required.
  • Strong underground hard-rock mining maintenance experience required; surface‑only mining experience will not be considered equivalent.

Peferred:

  • Associate degree in Heavy Equipment Technology, Diesel Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
  • Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Management, Business Management, or related discipline preferred.
  • Underground hard-rock gold mining experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting underground mine startup, expansion, ramp-up, or major operational growth projects preferred.
  • Experience leading maintenance organizations utilizing Sandvik underground equipment fleets preferred.
  • Experience implementing computerized maintenance management systems (for example SAP PM, Oracle eAM, Maximo, or similar), asset management systems, reliability-centered maintenance programs, predictive maintenance, and condition monitoring programs preferred.
  • Nevada underground mining experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced understanding of underground hard-rock mobile equipment maintenance, asset management, reliability engineering principles, and maintenance work management systems.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to manage budgets, develop forecasts, evaluate financial performance, and support capital planning decisions.
  • Ability to think strategically across monthly, quarterly, annual, and multi-year planning horizons while maintaining alignment with site and company goals.
  • Strong leadership, influence, communication, coaching, and organizational development skills.
  • Ability to analyze maintenance KPIs, identify performance gaps, develop action plans, and drive sustainable improvements.
  • Working knowledge of MSHA underground requirements, critical controls, risk management expectations, and underground mine operating environments.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, maintenance management systems, and performance reporting tools.
Key Performance Indicators and Success Measures

Equipment Performance - Equipment availability; mechanical availability; utilization support; component life achievement
Reliability - Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF); Mean Time To Repair (MTTR); repeat failures; failure elimination actions; condition monitoring compliance
Planning & Work Management - Preventive Maintenance Compliance; schedule compliance; backlog health; major component planning; forecast accuracy
Financial Performance - Operating budget performance; capital forecast accuracy; cost per operating hour; contractor and inventory spend
People & Organization - Supervisor development; workforce readiness; succession planning; training completion; retention support
Safety & Compliance - MSHA compliance; critical controls; investigation action closure; risk reduction initiatives

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
  • Work includes office, shop, field, and underground mine environments.
  • Must be able to wear required PPE and comply with underground access, training, and fit-for-duty requirements.
  • Must be able to walk uneven ground, climb stairs and ladders, access equipment, and work around mobile mining equipment.
  • Must be available to support strategic planning, critical equipment issues, budget reviews, operational planning, and leadership needs across shifts as required.
Legislative Requirements

Background Check required US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

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