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Lead Equipment Operator Reports to: Foreman - Turner Mining Group Job Description: The Lead Equipment Operator is the most skilled mining operator position with a focus on developing supervisory leadership within Turner Mining Group. This position will also assist with training other crew members as an SME (Subject Matter Expert), assisting with supervisory duties as a fill-in for the Foreman (as needed), and will oversee operational quality and efficiency as a strong field leader. The successful candidate must live the Turner Values and be an outward example to others. This position must demonstrate a strong commitment to “Safe Production” through decision making, priorities, and client relations. Objectives and Contributions: The Lead Equipment Operator is focused on key aspects that drive communication and safe production while maintaining a high level of efficiency, proactive training metrics, and preventative maintenance awareness requirements. The Lead Equipment Operator demonstrates safety ownership at a personal level and holds other crew members to the same high standard. The Lead Equipment Operator also assists in other production support functions as assigned. Operates mobile equipment as assigned every day based on production needsWork with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and controlEngage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goalsAssist with MSHA regulatory training and verify compliance to standardsLive the values as part of a visible daily decision-making processAudit the crew and the site while focusing on conditions and behaviors that reflect our desire to be the best in the businessLead training efforts to grow other operatorsAssist with training proficiency auditsAssist with client specific safety needs as requiredSupport risk assessment processes at various levels of the organizationHolds themselves and others accountable for acting like an owner (taking care of equipment, not wasting resources, using time wisely, and being accountable for conditions and behaviors)Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas) Culture and Communication: Can effectively communicate in English (multi-lingual preferred)Assist with daily lineout meetings and monthly safety topic communicationsAssist with site communication programs and processes to ensure timely, specific, and value-added informationAssist with site and project leaders to identify areas of improvementWork with crews to support proactive near miss reportingLeads by example (walks the talk) Systems: Ability to perform quality pre-operation machine inspectionsAble to perform quality workplace examination (Per MSHA requirements)Ability to use electronic filing and reporting systemsAccurately documents 5000-23 and training checklist requirementsOther regulatory & internal / external forms as required Travel and New Site Development: Maintains a valid and insurable driving licenseAvailable to travel on short notice for new site development activities (Preferred)Available to travel on short notice to support timelines and production requirements at existing sites (Preferred)Leads new site start-up activities and development of safety tools Supervisory / Leadership Duties: Work directly with site leadership to ensure consistent use of systems, programs, and processesAssist with crew progression and employee developmentLearn and assist with key performance indicators, company targets, and daily progress reportingAssist in employee timekeeping and production reportsMaintains compliance to Turner Mining Group Policies and Procedures including Fit for Duty requirementsUpholds Code of Conduct requirementsSpend time with Maintenance, and site supervision to build relationships and develop trustAssist with development / implement processes to reduce and eliminate repeat incidentsAssist in problem-solving including incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action developmentAssist in managing maintenance notifications (identification and follow up)Ability to use site management software Time and Interactions: The Lead Equipment Operator must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with training and production needsThe Lead Equipment Operator will be self-starting, motivated, with a strong desire to be part of a team and to influence improvement. Communication is also critical to keep leadership and site-based personnel in the loop of successes, challenges, and any additional support that may be requiredInteracts with client supervision to discuss production challenges, targets, and collaboration between teamsExcellent time management skills Qualifications: Microsoft Office proficiency Willingness and ability to adhere to OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements5-10 years' experience in mining / heavy industry preferredWorking knowledge of safety systems and processesAppropriate attention to detail requiredStrong communication skillsStrong morals and valuesExemplary attendance recordExemplary safety and disciplinary recordWillingness to be flexible on daily job duty requirementsMaintains a positive outspoken learning attitudeThe Lead Equipment Operator must pass and maintain Turner Mining Group mobile equipment skills qualifications on each piece of the following equipment: o Production excavator,Production loader, Support excavator,Dozer,Support loader, Grader,Water truck, Haulage truckOther Duties:In addition to the job skills above, there may be requirements for manual tasks to be completed to meet other business needs. Operators in any job duty classification may be required to participate in these additional tasks.