Job Status: Filled

Underground Supervisor (Mine Operations)

Full Time

  First Nickel (FNI) (http://www.fnimining.com/)

  Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Position Summary

First Nickel is one of Canada’s premiere nickel/copper companies with near term production from the Lockerby Mine Project in the Sudbury area.  First Nickel maintains a safe and environmentally friendly compliant operation and has been named one of the top five employers in Northern Ontario for 2012.

The Underground Supervisor will be a member of the Operations department at Lockerby Mine providing a high level of safety for their designated crew and provide leadership to the Lateral and Vertical development crews during his working shift. The supervisor is responsible for the proper operation of the Ore handling system including LHD equipment in the safe movement of Ore/Waste aggregates from the Lockerby Depth Project infrastructure to Surface. Willing to work diligently and communicate with others.

Reporting Relationship

The person hired for this position will report directly to the Mine Captian.

Essential Functions

  • Works in compliance with First Nickel Inc. safety rules and the internal responsibility System.
  • Participates in appropriate training and complies within the scope of their responsibilities within the Environmental Management System.
  • Lead and coordinate mine development daily activities, including mucking, haulage, conveyors, skipping of muck.
  • Lead, organize and direct the day to day underground development and production work.
  • Organize, perform and attend monthly Safety meetings and also perform work audits as well as enforce the Neil George 5 point safety system.
  • Ensure that employees are provided with all the tools and training necessary to do the job safely

Qualifications and Skills Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in mining, development and production.

Compensation

First Nickel Inc. is a progressive, equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive compensation package.