Underground Mining Construction Coordinators (2) - Goderich Ontario
Summary: Following the mine plan, the Mining Construction Coordinator is accountable for the safe, efficient and quality of work performed by the assigned mining crew. The Coordinator must be capable of modifying the shift's plan as required and ensuring the maximization of resources and must oversee the contractors working on site to ensure safe work practices, adherence to schedule and budget and scope of work adherence.
Essential Job Functions: Include but are not limited to the following:
(Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities at any time.)
- Ensure that their crew members know and follow the company’s policies, procedures and standards for work and safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants.
- Set and achieve production targets in accordance with the company’s stated goals and objectives.
- Direct Processing, Services, Ground Control, Production and Development personnel and equipment to maximize their performance and production. This includes the assignment of equipment and the supervision of its use and working condition.
- Maintain an accurate shift log for the purpose of communicating reliable production and safety information, as required. The log will include explanation for the variances from target.
- Perform weekly and monthly safety audits as well as promote and monitor the use of Safety Systems and Tools.
- Liaise with maintenance, engineering, logistics and other departments
- Comply and execute their responsibilities in adherence to the Collective Agreement including fair and just discipline consistent with company policies and manage Stage 1 grievances.
- Ensure Mine Rescue personnel are made available for training, as scheduled.
- Complete pre-shift and post-shift communication to relay critical information to the relieving supervisor.
- Perform other related duties as required.
On a daily basis, the Construction Coordinator will:
- Perform cross shift communication to relief supervisor in order to relay critical operation information
- Follow company procedures for “due diligence.”
- Utilize the techniques of the “Five-point safety system.”
- Read and sign the Shift Log.
- Make routine checks of the refuge stations, explosive storage and fire suppression equipment.
- Complete scheduled Safety Audits.
- Verify equipment pre-operation inspections.
- Verify that proper tagging and lockout procedures are being followed, as required.
- Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of all work orders.
- Identify and examine all new or unusual working conditions for safety.
- Involve workers in making decisions concerning best and safest work practices.
- Verify the preparation, accuracy and delivery of time-worked records.
- Ensure required supplies, tools and appropriate safety equipment are on hand and delivered to the correct work site.
- Follow company procedures for reporting mechanical or electrical malfunctions and ordering appropriate maintenance support.
- Ensure that non-routine tasks are identified and safe procedures developed and communicated to all involved employees prior to the start of the operation.
As required, the Mining Construction Coordinator will:
- Attend safety, production planning meetings.
- Accept responsibility for other assigned tasks.
- Investigate all accidents, incidents and occurrences and complete reports immediately.
- Advise all workers of actual or potential risks to his/her health or safety.
- Take every reasonable action to ensure the health and safety of all workers.
- Recommend training programs for direct-reporting staff and workers.
- Conduct probationary employee performance appraisals.
- Encourage worker input into production, best working practices and health and safety improvements.
- Track, analyze and report all variances to operations with appropriate action plans to the Mine Superintendent.
- Supervise work outside of the regular schedule.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience and a minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred:
- Mining Soft Rock Common Core and a minimum of 5 years mining experience
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Experience with Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants
- Supervisory Common Core
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office and requires good computer skills
Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
