Junior Supervisor - Crushing & Screening

SUMMARY:
Purpose of the role:
To supervise and coordinate daily mobile crushing and screening operations within a coal mining environment, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with mine standards and legal requirements.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Supervision
• Supervise daily operations of mobile crushers and mobile screening plants
• Coordinate plant start-up, shutdown, changeovers, and material flow
• Monitor production rates, throughput, coal quality, and screen sizing
• Ensure correct feeding of ROM coal and removal of oversize or contamination
• Identify and report plant inefficiencies and breakdowns
• Safety, Health & Environment (SHE)
• Enforce strict compliance with MHSA, site safety rules, and procedures
• Conduct pre-start inspections, toolbox talks, and risk assessments
• Ensure safe operation of mobile equipment and traffic management
• Stop unsafe work and report incidents, near misses, and hazards
• People Supervision
• Supervise operators, general workers, and contractors on shift
• Allocate tasks and monitor performance and discipline
• Coach and mentor operators to improve skills and plant performance
• Ensure attendance, shift handovers, and clear communication
• Maintenance & Reporting
• Conduct daily plant inspections and basic fault finding
• Report breakdowns and coordinate with maintenance teams
• Complete production, downtime, and safety reports
• Assist with planned maintenance and shutdown preparation

• Supervisory or mining-related certificate (Advantageous)
• MHSA Legal Appointment (if applicable)
• Experience
• 1–3 years’ experience in coal mining, quarrying, or aggregates
• Hands-on experience with:
• Mobile jaw/cone/impact crushers
• Mobile screening plants
• Exposure to ROM coal handling and coal processing operations
• Acting supervisor or team leader experience (Advantageous)

• Strong understanding of mobile crushing and screening processes
• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting ability
• Leadership and team coordination skills
• Strong safety awareness and risk management mindset
• Ability to work shifts and under production pressure