Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of miners working in underground and surface mines and quarries.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Mining supervisors - from $2,487 to $9,420 per month - 2024.
- A Mining supervisors typically earns between $2,487 and $6,042 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $2,826 and $6,819 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, and who operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in surface mines and quarries
- Establishing methods to meet work schedules and recommending measures to mining managers to improve productivity
- Working with managerial and technical personnel, other departments and contractors to resolve operational problems and coordinate activities
- Providing reports and other information to mining managers about all aspects of mining or quarrying operations
- Determining staffing and material needs for the mine or quarry
