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.

Your scope of responsibility as Shift Supervisor includes the following 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 at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must also adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs while on company property. Additionally, they are required to follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Adherence to these safety responsibilities is one of the key factors in the evaluation of each employee’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 standing and walking for extended periods of time on uneven, rough, or inclined surfaces; climbing stairs, ladders, and equipment; and working from elevated platforms or confined locations at varying heights. Frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of materials or tools weighing up to 50 pounds is expected.

Coal mining environment may involve working in underground or surface mine settings, which can include confined spaces, low-clearance areas, or restricted pathways. Tasks may require crawling, kneeling, or stooping in tight quarters. Exposure to coal dust, fumes, vibration, high noise levels, moisture, extreme temperatures, and low-light conditions is common. Work may also occur in remote or outdoor environments subject to changing weather.

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include hard hats, safety glasses or goggles, steel-toed boots, respiratory protection (air-purifying or supplied-air respirators), hearing protection, gloves (including hot and cut-resistant), flame-resistant clothing (FRC), and fall protection harnesses. Respirator fit testing may be required. Strict no-smoking policies apply in and around the mine site and designated work zones.

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

The Shift Supervisor follows DuPont’s rotating 12-hour shift schedule, providing 24/7 coverage through a structured rotation of day and night shifts to ensure consistent and reliable plant operation. This position will also occasionally necessitate extended working hours and flexible shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays, in response to schedules, workload demands, and plant conditions. Periodic callouts or “On call” status will also be required.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Operational Expertise and Leadership Competencies

Ability to understand procedures and instructions specific to the area of assignment. An Associate Degree in a technical field is desirable.
MSHA Surface Certified; trained in surface mining safety and hazard recognition is required.
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 a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

About NAES

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

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, 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 form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.