Mining Supervisor
SOC 47-1011.00 · ESCO 3121 · OSCA 313531
Role snapshot
Overview
Manages teams of miners and machine operators underground or in open-cut mines, coordinating extraction activities and enforcing safety procedures. Mining Supervisors are responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production targets are met efficiently, and maintaining a safe working environment. They inspect equipment, manage personnel, and report on daily progress and incidents.
Ensures the safe and efficient extraction of valuable minerals and resources, contributing to energy production and raw material supply while safeguarding worker well-being and operational integrity.
On the job
- Directing and coordinating daily mining operations, including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling activities.
- Enforcing strict safety protocols, conducting regular safety briefings, and performing site inspections.
- Monitoring production rates and quality to ensure targets and schedules are consistently met.
- Inspecting mining equipment and infrastructure for proper functioning and identifying maintenance needs.
- Training and mentoring junior miners and machine operators, and managing team performance and schedules.
Tools & technology
Average salary
Job outlook
StableDemand is steady. This is an established role with consistent hiring across sectors.
Education & training
Certificate or associate's degree in mining technology, occupational health and safety, or a related field, combined with significant experience as a miner or equipment operator.
Career pathways
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Mining Supervisor
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Who thrives here
Interest profile
enterprising · ECR
Individuals who thrive on leading teams, managing operations, and ensuring compliance with established procedures in a physically demanding and hands-on environment often excel in this role.
Personality characteristics
Conscientious
Highly organized and disciplined, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols, production schedules, and regulatory requirements.
Extraverted Leader
Comfortable leading and interacting with a team, providing clear direction, motivation, and managing personnel effectively in a dynamic environment.
Practical
Focused on proven methods and practical solutions, valuing efficiency and established operational procedures over novel or unproven approaches.
Cooperative
Able to work collaboratively with a diverse team of miners, technicians, and engineers, fostering a cooperative and productive work environment.
Composed
Remains calm and composed under pressure, capable of making critical decisions and managing emergencies in high-stress, hazardous situations.
Best for
- Individuals who are natural leaders and thrive in highly structured, safety-critical industrial environments.
- Those who enjoy overseeing complex operations, ensuring efficiency, and maintaining strict compliance.
- People who prefer a hands-on, field-based role with significant responsibility for team welfare and production.
Watch out for
- The work environment is often physically demanding, noisy, and potentially hazardous, requiring constant vigilance.
- Requires working irregular hours, including shifts that can span nights, weekends, and holidays.
A week in the life
A representative working week for a Mining Supervisor — where the deep work, meetings, and admin actually land.
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