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McEwen Mining Security Supervisor in Eureka, Nevada
The Gold Bar Mine is located 35 miles northwest of Eureka, Nevada. The property has seen historic mining from 1988 to 1994 by Atlas Precious Metals Inc. McEwen Mining Inc. acquired the property and began active exploration in 2011. The McEwen Gold Bar Mine consists of an open pit mining operation delivering ore to a crushed heap leach with solution being processed through an ADR plant and refinery.
Job Description
To ensure the security of employees, contractors, vendors, visitors, and assets and ensure that no disruption to operations occurs due to security-related incidents. The Security Supervisor drives and reports on security-related compliance to policies, procedures and MSHA standards
Role and Responsibilities
Lead the team towards achieving set targets and goals
Develop and communicate clear performance expectations and measures for the team
Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to direct reports
Develop staff, ensure that all required training is carried out as per identified skills requirements
Operational / Technical Execution
Develop, implement, and monitor work and activity schedules for the Security team
Execute security duties across the site and in designated areas
Conduct on site security audits - internal and external
Carry out security duty for Refinery and pouring
Control access to vault on day of pouring + security to hand over
Review and present daily security reports to the EHS Manager
Monitor radios and CCTV cameras as required
Provide surveillance to ensure that no unauthorized personnel gains entry to site
Report all suspicious activity
Complete Pre-Op and Post Op inspections as required
Complete required documentation for personnel arriving on site
Organize badging and temporary entry administration for vendors, suppliers, and others
Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
Administration and Controls
Participate in daily staff meetings and weekly safety meetings
Complete day-to-day administration and reporting as required
HSE compliance
Maintain full responsibility for complying to all HSE and regulatory aspects relating to activities carried out in line with the requirements of this position
Adhere to safety-related best practices and SOPs
Ensure that the team adheres to safety-related practices and procedures
Cross Functional Relationships
All departments: compliance, investigations, audits
Vendors and Suppliers: badging and entry procedures and administration
Discretionary Work (NON-CORE)
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks and raise health and safety awareness.
Identify opportunities for improvement across the department
Carry out other non-core duties as requested by the HS Manager, commensurate with skills, knowledge, and appropriate level of work complexity
Qualifications and Requirements
Qualification and Experience
Demonstrate good understanding of key security and safety principles in the mining industry
At least 3 years of experience, preferably in the mining industry
Demonstrated supervisory and coaching capability
Knowledge Required
Sound understanding of MSHA
Understand key security and safety principles in the mining industry
Knowledge of conducting investigations and gathering and maintaining security-related information and data
Knowledge of company policy and procedures
Knowledge of HSEQ standards and requirements relevant to this area of work
Advanced level knowledge of security-related computer programmes and systems
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
S upervisory skills
Level-appropriate problem-solving skills
Report writing skills
Administrative and organizing skills
Scheduling Skills
Multitasking Skills
Use radio communication devices
Behavioural Attributes
Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Able to effectively manage multiple / changing priorities
Ability to lead a team based on performance, targets, and objectives
Ability to work within a team
Flexibility to adapt to change
Work effectively and respond quickly under pressure situations
Legal Requirements
Valid Driver’s License
Physical Demands
Work 10 to 12-hour shift days/nights/weekends/holidays (may need to fill in for vacations)
Climbing ladders/stairs, long periods of standing, walking over uneven ground
Moderate to Heavy repetitive lifting to 50 lbs.
Repetitive motion - bending, stooping, kneeling
PPE required, respirator must be worn to perform specific tasks
Exposure to noise and dust
Prolonged exposure to weather conditions (hot, cold, windy, dusty)
Benefits/Culture
Here at McEwen Mining Inc. our employees are what keep our business going. Part of how we keep our employees going are by offering some of the best benefits in the industry. All benefits begin day one.
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k with company match
Life Insurance
PTO