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Coeur Mining, Inc. is a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with five wholly-owned operations: the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver complex in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia.
Coeur Alaska’s Kensington mine comprises an underground, hard-rock gold mine, associated milling facilities and a campsite in the historic Berners Bay Mining District, 45 miles north-northwest of Juneau. The mine is accessed via company transportation including bus rides and a boat ride through Lynn Canal.
Coeur Alaska is an integral part of the local community and actively supports education and workforce development programs, environmental stewardship efforts, arts and culture, and local nonprofit agencies through monetary investments, in-kind support, and employee volunteerism.
Approximately 400 miners, mechanics, engineers, operators, geologists, environmental technicians, exploration, and business leaders operate the Kensington mine. Coeur Alaska prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth. If you want to grow your career in a progressive, team-oriented environment, apply today.
About the Job:
The Mine Front‑Line Supervisor reports to the Mine Superintendent and is responsible for leading, coordinating, and monitoring daily underground mining operations to ensure safe and efficient production. This role provides direct supervision to mining crews, supports continuous improvement, enforces safety standards, and ensures compliance with mine plans and regulatory requirements. The schedule for this position is 14 days on and 14 days off at the mine site, which is located approximately 45 miles north of Juneau and accessible only through company transportation.
Responsibilities:
- Stop work for safety concerns and abide by safety best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Supervise underground mine development and production crews.
- Encourage and foster a team environment by coaching employees on safe operations, interpersonal conduct, and policy compliance.
- Comply with high environmental standards and coach employees on compliance.
- Ensure proper utilization of mining equipment in an effort to optimize safe and efficient production.
- Ensure that performance expectations and proficiency standards are met consistently.
- Track and evaluate employee performance and job assignments.
- Work collaboratively with cross shift supervisors and crews to ensure that equipment and tasks are properly set-up for the next shift.
- Maintain workplace inspection log books, shift pass downs, manpower and production tracking sheets.
- Communicate effectively with direct reports and employees of all levels in other departments.
- Provide consistency in the application of Company policies, procedures, and training to ensure the safest work environment for employees.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset – being respectful, reliable, and easy to work with is just as important as technical skills.
- Ten or more years of experience in an underground mechanized mine setting.
- Candidates must have demonstrated success working safely, independently, assuming responsibility, and communicating effectively and professionally.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate clearly (verbally and in writing) with all mine site personnel.
- Sets high standards for self and others, builds trust, and takes accountability.
- Ability to work a 14 day on 14 day off, camp-based rotation.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Preference given to Alaska residents.
Notice to Applicants:
After submitting your application, you will receive an automated email confirming receipt. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual updates or respond to application inquiries. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Many hiring managers work rotational schedules, and the review process may take several weeks. Please note that applicants should not expect additional communication during this time. If you are not selected for an interview, you will receive an email notification once the position has been filled.
Recruitment Window:
Applications will be accepted through April 13, 2026.
It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the “Company”) to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
