POSITION OVERVIEW
Supervises and coordinates a safe work environment. Ensures quality is at the highest standard in the work being performed at the Asarco Operation. The Senior Supervisor – Facilities Group is responsible for leading and coordinating a diverse team of skilled tradespeople at an open pit mining operation. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of carpentry, concrete, site utilities, and painting projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset to support continuous improvement and team development
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Provide safety leadership and responsibility in the Facilities Department.
•Understand and enforce all applicable local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.
•Help ensure environmental compliance in the Maintenance Facilities Department.
•Help prioritize and optimize maintenance and repair work for Mine and its facilities.
•Plan and control daily maintenance and repair work to ensure effective utilization of resources.
•Order parts, material, and equipment to ensure continuous operation.
•Meets with supervisors to prioritize jobs.
•Creates safety meetings and assigns job assignments to employees.
•Inspects any area specific equipment malfunctions.
•Oversee the operation of maintenance projects throughout designated work areas.
•Works with Planners to complete work orders and requisitions.
•Prepares and plans for down days by ensuring all equipment, parts and proper tooling are staged for workers.
•Responds to issues and concerns that are raised by maintenance personnel.
•Assist in providing operating costs for the Facilities Department.
•Develop and implement an effective Preventative Maintenance Program.
•Responsible for providing quality work, which includes internal and external customer satisfaction, quality processes/procedures, quality equipment/tools and quality people and adhering to all safety standards.
•Develop/train/educate employees for future growth and promotion.
•Work in partnership with Mine Operations and all other departments to optimize safety, environmental compliance, production, costs, and quality.
•Work in partnership with the Union to ensure effective and efficient plant operation.
•Effectively administer Department and Company policies and procedures.
•Help develop and implement capital and operating projects to improve the Facilities Maintenance Department performance.
•Responsible for executing, supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and principles.
•Lead and supervise a multidiscipline Facilities team
•Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance and construction projects
•Allocate resources effectively and ensure timely project completion.
•Ensure team members are properly trained and certified
•Conduct safety meeting, audits, and accident investigation
•Act as liaison between the facilities team, other departments, and external contractors
•Inspect work to ensure it meets technical and quality standards
•Interprets blueprint, technical drawings and utility layouts
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•Construction and maintenances practices
•Strong understanding of carpentry, concrete work, painting and utility systems
•Familiarity with industrial and mining infostructure standards
•Safety regulations, knowledge of MSHA/OSHA and site-specific protocols
•Understanding of environmental compliance and hazard mitigation
•Project management, knowledge of project planning, scheduling and resource allocations
•Familiarity with budgeting and cost control principles
•Technical documentation, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and technical drawings
•Understanding construction codes and specifications
•Proficiency with SAP, EXCEL, Microsoft Office Suite and Project management software
•Leadership and Team management skills, strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team
•Conflict resolution and performance management capabilities
•Communication, excellent verbal and written skills, ability to communicate effectively with team, contractor and vendors
•Problem solving, strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
•Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•Interpersonal skills and the ability to build a positive working relationship across departments
•Mentoring and coaching team members
•Physical capabilities to work in rugged outdoor environments and adapt to changing weather conditions
•Capable of standing, walking, and lifting required by the jobs.
•Ability to shift priorities and operational needs
•Leadership growth, willingness to grow with the team and take on increasing responsibilities
•Must demonstrate the highest commitment to health and safety.
•Must demonstrate the highest commitment to environmental compliance.
•Must have a valid driver's license.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
•Eight (8) years of industrial maintenance experience.
•A minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience
•Mechanical Engineering degree preferred. Extensive plant and supervisory experience (more than 10 years) may be substituted.
•English language fluency.
+ At least CEFR B2 - Upper
Intermediate: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.
All employees are subject to annual physical examinations as a condition of employment.*
A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to helping employees continuously improve their efforts to work in a safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate a good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that they work within all required safety procedures and processes.
ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage and 401(k) plan with company matches.