{"id":3313086,"url":"https://alion.io/job/usa-rare-earth-shift-supervisor-round-top","title":"Shift Supervisor (Round Top)","company":{"id":687604,"name":"USA Rare Earth","domain":"usare.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/usare","size_band":"11-50","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Rippling","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sierra Blanca, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":54000,"max_usd":104000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":3574},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false},{"name":"Outlook","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-27T03:15:54Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-27","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T05:07:58Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"USA Rare Earth and the Serra Verde Group are building the world's leading rare earth enterprise: a pioneering global advanced materials company that excels at every stage of the value chain, from the earth to the magnet and beyond, deploying that expertise with courage, integrity and an uncompromising commitment to responsible practice. We will be the partner of choice for nations, industries and communities that depend on a secure, sustainable supply of the rare earths and other critical materials and derivative technologies that power the modern world.\nThe Critical Elements of Progress - Delivered Responsibly - At Global Scale.\nThe world is being remade. New energy systems are augmenting old ones. New technologies are redefining what is possible in every aspect of our lives. And at the heart of this transformation are the rare earths and other critical elements we produce. We exist to supply these materials. Responsibly. Reliably. At Scale. Across the World.\nWe command the full value chain - and we configure it with precision to reliably serve the needs of growing global and local markets alike. Our people bring world-class technology and deep operational know-how to every step of that chain, ensuring the materials we deliver are produced at scale to the highest standards of quality, efficiency and environmental responsibility. We take that responsibility seriously. We build supply chains that are secure, transparent, diversified and resilient. We create lasting value for our shareholders, our employees, our communities and the societies in whose success we share.\nOur organizational model is based on the principle of clear accountability and the creation of entrepreneurial enclaves which define business units reflecting the natural components of our supply chain. Each Business Unit retains a profit motive and the responsibly to deliver shareholder returns. However, this cannot occur at the expense of overall Group value.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe Shift Supervisor leads open-pit mining operations during the Early Works phase, overseeing site personnel and contractors across daily excavation, haulage, and face preparation activities. This role is accountable for delivering production, safety, and cost targets according to plan, with a strong focus on contractor coordination and OpEx-per-tonne control. The Shift Supervisor ensures full MSHA compliance, drives proactive hazard identification, and partners with the HSE team to maintain a safe work environment. From pre-shift meetings to shift handovers, this role sets the standard for how work gets done - with precision, urgency, and integrity. \nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nMonitor and manage contractor performance against production targets, excavation quality, and schedule compliance, using measurable KPIs.\nSupervise site personnel and contractors in daily excavation, haulage, and face preparation activities.\nConduct pre-shift meetings, communicate daily priorities and hazards, and provide clear shift handovers covering progress, equipment status, and outstanding issues.\nTrack daily production against the mine plan and report deviations to the Foreman.\nTrack actual costs and schedule progress against budget and plan, identify variances, and implement corrective actions.\nMonitor operating cost (OpEx) per tonne and identify reduction opportunities without compromising safety or production.\nManage field changes: report geotechnical or rock conditions that differ from the model and coordinate adjustments with engineering.\nVerify progress using weekly volumetric reports (drone and survey data) that support contractor payments.\nEnsure compliance with Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations, project standards, and internal procedures, and keep documentation ready for audits.\nCoordinate with the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) department, led by Michael Batts, to maintain a safe work environment.\nParticipate in incident investigations and root cause analysis for incidents and near misses, and implement preventive actions.\nIdentify and formally propose continuous improvement opportunities to increase productivity and reduce costs.\nEnsure equipment availability and proper operation, coordinating with maintenance.\nDocument incidents, inspections, and production progress.\nPerform other duties as assigned or as needed to support project objectives.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nMinimum 5 years of experience in open-pit mining or large-scale earthmoving operations.\nExperience operating or supervising bulldozers, excavators, articulated trucks, and haul trucks.\nExperience supervising personnel and contractors.\nBalanced experience between civil earthmoving and mining.\nAvailability to work a 24/7 rotation.\nMSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) certification preferred.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) for reporting and production tracking.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nExperience with root cause analysis methods (e.g.fishbone diagrams).\nAbility to perform under pressure in a project with tight deadlines.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nWork is performed on an active open-pit mine site in Sierra Blanca, Texas, with regular exposure to extreme heat, cold, wind, and dust.\nMust be able to stand, walk, and move across uneven terrain for extended periods during shift operations.\nRequires the ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of the shift.\nMust be able to enter and exit heavy equipment and vehicles safely.\nThe 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporation.\n\nUSA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities.\nAll employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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