Haile Gold Mine - Shift Supervisor

Under the ownership of Ocean Gold, the Haile Gold Mine of Lancaster County, South Carolina is transforming regional economic development while setting new standards for environmental protection throughout the industry.

By applying proven, modern technology and eco-friendly practices that go beyond regulatory requirements, millions of dollars are being invested in the community to build the mine and extract its estimated 30.5 million tonnes at 2.06 g/t for 2 million ounces of gold reserves⁽¹⁾. When all is said and done, more than 800 jobs will be created in an effort to make the Haile Gold Mine the most productive mine of its kind east of the Mississippi River – and the industry’s most environmentally sound operation throughout the United States. ⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾Note: as per NI 43/101 Technical Report February 22, 2011

Potential employment opportunities exist for:

Mine Operations Shift Supervisor

Job Summary:  This position is responsible for directing the safe execution of mine operations activities.  Provide guidance to mine operations crew.  Coordinate with blasting contractor, mine maintenance, training, and the technical services groups to achieve planned goals. 

Functions of the Position:  

• Interact with the mine trainer to develop and train qualified equipment operators
• Interact with the drill and blast supervisor to ensure safe and effective blasting operations
• Enforce company safety standards
• Drive a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and high performance
• Follow mine plans
• Follow environmental standards Follow pit slope management practices
• Execute pit dewatering

  Knowledge and Experience 

Know capabilities of mobile mining equipment
Drilling and blasting practices including controlled drilling and blasting techniques utilizing electronic programmable detonators
Large-scale earth moving operations
Mine dewatering
Pit slope control
High school diploma or equivalent
Mine or quarry experience with progressively increased levels of responsibility desired
Familiar with MSHA regulations
Dealing with regulatory entities
Must possess the ability to apply common sense or logic to a problem solving solution 

Leadership Requirements:           

• Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity
• Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with others
• Promotes high levels of accountability and employee empowerment
• Committed to continuously improving the safe and efficient operation of the mine
• Acts with a sense of urgency when troubleshooting and resolving problems
• Team building skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs, talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects (up to 60 pounds) during the course of the workday.
• Work is in a mine setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the mine environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
• Haile Gold Mine Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

Please include your resume on the Resume Tab of the application.

Haile Gold Mine in an Equal Opportunity Employer