Position Summary
The Production Superintendent oversees all reclamation field operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. This role supervises front-line project supervisors and ensures coordinated, productive daily execution.
Supervisor Responsibilities This position has direct supervisory responsibility for supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Lead daily reclamation field activities, including earthwork, grading, soil placement, and revegetation.
- Manage crews, equipment, subcontractors, scheduling, and labor productivity to meet project deadlines.
- Track daily progress and maintain accurate production records.
- Coordinate equipment operations and maintenance with front-line supervisors.
- Foster a positive employee relations environment and promote teamwork and performance accountability.
- Support continuous development of front-line leaders and step in for the Site Manager as needed.
- Perform other duties as required to meet operational and organizational needs.
Typical Physical Demands - Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching.
- Frequent data entry for extended periods.
- Occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate office equipment (e.g., keyboard, phone, copier, calculator)
- Requires adequate hearing and vision to prepare, review, and communicate reports effectively.
- Mobility sufficient to travel as needed.
Typical Working Conditions Work involves both office and active mine site environments, requiring compliance with all safety and environmental standards and occasional evening or weekend work.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum seven (7) years of related work experience.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Licenses, Registration, and Certifications
- Colorado Surface Mine Foreman Certificate, or ability to obtain it within 3 months.
- MSHA Instructor Certification preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver's license through duration of employment.
- Must meet all insurability requirements as specified by Westmoreland's policies or Driver's insurance provider.
Skills/Competencies
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
What We Offer
- This position is expected to pay $120,000 - $140,000 annually; depending on skills, experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. It is eligible for our annual Short Term Incentive program.
- Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about.
- We offer a 401k with a generous match, student loan repayment assistance, tuition reimbursement.
- To care for your wellbeing, we offer paid vacations and holidays, monthly wellness financial incentives, Employee Assistance Program.
- Health care offerings include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts.
- To assist you in leveraging the health care benefits, we offer personal health advocates, tele-medicine, surgery concierge services, diabetes care.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage are provided at no cost. Optional coverages available include supplemental life insurance and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Revised: February 2026
* The Company retains the discretion to add to or change duties of the position at any time.
