Mining Properties Supervisor

Join our group of passionate team players, committed to providing the best level of service for our clients in a rewarding environment.   

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1950, Empire Cat is a world-renowned Caterpillar dealer and a top private company in Arizona.  We are a third-generation family-owned company with over 3,700 employees across 30+ locations throughout Arizona, Nevada and portions of Eastern California.  We are a diverse group of people, but we all share an inspiring vision to BE THE BEST. That vision is achieved by our individual commitments to work hard and live our core values every day. 

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)
• Tool Discounts/Tool Insurance 
• Technical Training & Professional Development Classes
• And More

JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY:

Assume full responsibility for the maintenance and operations of assigned Mining Properties & Facilities, including employee housing. Manage the maintenance function to obtain the most cost-effective services in a timely manner.  Perform preventive and repair maintenance.  Direct subordinates and assign tasks to maintain the facilities.  Act as a facility consultant for all Empire properties in the assigned Mining area. Oversee employee shuttle van drivers and the van maintenance program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Respond to all reasonable requests for maintenance service in a polite and professional manner. 
• Determine the most economically, cost effective way to repair or replace failed components.  Hires outside vendors as necessary.
• Sets up, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Source and maintain adequate supplies, parts, and equipment levels.
• Oversee contracted service operations.  This includes grounds keepers, janitorial services, and additional sub-contractors. 
• Oversee employee housing, including oversight of leases, scheduling maintenance, and negotiating additional housing needs.
• Keep accurate detailed records and files of each Empire owned/leased property, including current leases, maintenance history, capital expenditures, and utility expenses.
• Work with client FMI for Empire housing and employee needs.
• Assist and provide input when creating the budget for each fiscal year.
• Define schedule for employee shuttle van drivers and maintenance of vans.
• Direct and assigns tasks, motivates, and appraises subordinates.
• Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
• Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Must be willing to be on call and respond to after hours/emergency calls.
• Maintain records, blueprint files, property databases, and reference files.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe work conditions.  Makes recommendations for changes or improvements to safety practices and housekeeping.
• Oversee employee uniform inventory and lockers.
• Work within and promote corporate values.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Must understand the sensitive nature of Empire’s relationship as a Landlord with each Empire employee as a Tenant.
• Extensive knowledge of building construction and maintenance trades.
• Must be able to make repair decisions that ensure repair problems are solved in a cost-effective manner.
• Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to assist in all departments, cooperate with all personnel, and supervise helpers in a professional manner.
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical circuitry, plumbing, carpentry, and air handlers and controls.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair facility maintenance problems with minimal use of outside service companies.
• Must be able to comprehend service manuals, read blueprints and gauges, write reports and logs, and maintain timecards.
• Must be able to use basic computer programs.
• Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use of all required safety equipment.

• Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• College degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in cost effective maintenance of a facility similar to others throughout our service territory.
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in related field.   
• CDL preferred.
• MSHA training obtained prior to working any mine properties.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".   A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.