The Walnut Creek Coal Mine is a prominent surface coal mine featuring state-of-the-art equipment, including an 80-cubic-yard dragline, a 29-cubic-yard mass excavator, a 24-cubic-yard hydraulic backhoe, and a fleet of 150-ton end-dump trucks. The Walnut Creek Mine is a captive lignite operation with an impressive capacity, producing over 2 million tons of lignite annually. Additionally, the mine operates a blending program to ensure consistent quality lignite for fueling a 308-megawatt power plant.

Opportunity Summary

The Shift Supervisor is tasked with leading and managing daily coal mining operations, ensuring that production targets are met safely and efficiently. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and team leadership, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. The Shift Supervisor will also coordinate maintenance activities and ensure seamless communication across shifts to maintain optimal performance.

Primary Functions

Oversee daily mining operations, including scheduling and workforce allocation to ensure smooth and efficient production activities. Supervise, mentor, coach, and provide direction to the mining crew in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to company policies, safety protocols, and mining regulations. Actively enforce safety policies and procedures, conducting regular safety audits and ensuring that all workers are using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Assist in training new crew members on equipment operations and safety procedures. Conduct safety meetings and shift training sessions to reinforce best practices and safety awareness. Handle shift-related employee relations tasks, including development, compliance, recognition, and discipline of team members. Conduct or assist with performance evaluations and assessments to promote continuous improvement and safety adherence. Recommend and implement corrective actions when necessary to address safety concerns, production inefficiencies, or personnel issues. Determine daily manpower requirements, including overtime needs, to maintain optimal mine performance, and maintain records of employee attendance and safety compliance. Supervise the start-up, operations, and shutdown of mining equipment in accordance with established procedures. Monitor shift operations by reviewing operational data, logs, and other records to identify and address equipment or process issues. Prepare maintenance requests to address equipment or infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. Supervise routine maintenance and inspections of mining equipment and infrastructure. Coordinate equipment and infrastructure outages for scheduled maintenance activities. Ensure hazardous materials and waste are handled safely, in compliance with environmental standards. Ensure mining activities are conducted within design parameters, complying with safety and environmental regulations. Make recommendations to optimize mining outputs and operational efficiency. Report any operational anomalies or safety concerns to management promptly. Document daily activities in the Supervisors' log and oversee the mine's Lock-out/Tag-out system. Conduct periodic log and record reviews to ensure compliance with safety procedures, equipment status, and business systems. Ensure a smooth and detailed handover between shifts, providing the incoming supervisor with all necessary information regarding equipment status, production progress, and any ongoing issues.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. All NAES managers and supervisors have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a healthy and safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each Supervisor’s performance.

Working Relationships

The Shift Supervisor reports to the Production Manager, provides guidance and advice to personnel on matters pertaining to project operations and gives direction to Shift Operations personnel.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, hot gloves, and high voltage protective equipment, etc.). Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. 

Work Schedule

This position offers a Monday to Friday work schedule, during regular dayshift hours. Position requires extended working hours and varied shifts with the possibility of weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status will periodically be required.

Compensation

Initial compensation will range from $97,400 to $130,000 depending on qualifications.

Job Qualifications

Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment. An Associate Degree in a technical field is desirable. Extensive experience in coal mining operations, with a strong preference for previous experience in a supervisory role, demonstrating the ability to manage teams, oversee daily mining activities, and ensure safety and production goals are met. In-depth understanding of coal mining processes, equipment, and safety protocols, with experience in overseeing daily mining activities. Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team, ensuring that operations run smoothly and safely. Experience in conflict resolution, employee development, and performance management is essential. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local mining regulations and safety standards, with the ability to enforce compliance and conduct safety audits. Hands-on experience with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mining equipment and machinery. Ability to supervise maintenance activities and coordinate equipment outages effectively. Excellent communication skills for conducting shift handovers, safety meetings, and training sessions. Ability to document activities and report issues to management clearly and concisely. Ability to identify and address operational issues, make informed decisions under pressure, and recommend corrective actions to optimize mining efficiency and safety. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is the leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have established ourselves as a reliable partner for clients in North America and internationally, offering services across power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Additionally, our growing family of companies enables us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.