Drilling Superintendent – Raisebore and Blindbore Projects

NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Frontier-Kemper a Tutor Perini Company is seeking a Drilling Superintendent Raisebore and Blindbore Projects to join our Various Project Sites Across the United States (Extensive Travel / Field Assignments Required).

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Our goal is to be the industrys best source and best value for complete turn-key construction engineering and design-build services and related products.

Notable public and private sector clients include major transportation authorities in Los Angeles New York and Seattle; Gateway Development Commission; public works authorities in New York Los Angeles and Vancouver; Federal agencies; and mining clients for gold copper potash salt and coal.

Extraordinary Projects Exceptional Performance

DESCRIPTION:

As a Drilling Superintendent Raisebore and Blindbore Projects at Frontier-Kemper you will lead safe efficient and high-production raisebore and blindbore drilling operations on underground mining and heavy civil construction projects. You will be responsible for the direct supervision of drilling crews equipment performance and overall execution of shaft and raise development activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

• Lead supervise and mentor drilling crews on raisebore and blindbore projects ensuring all work is performed safely on schedule and to specification.

• Oversee mobilization setup operation troubleshooting maintenance and demobilization of raise boring machines blind drills and supporting equipment.

• Develop and execute drilling plans procedures shift schedules and production targets in coordination with Project Managers Engineers and clients.

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture; ensure full compliance with MSHA regulations (Parts 48/56/57) company policies site-specific safety plans and all permit requirements. Lead daily safety meetings field audits and incident investigations.

• Monitor drilling parameters ground conditions advance rates and equipment performance; implement real-time adjustments to optimize production and minimize downtime.

• Manage crew logistics scheduling training performance management and development. Support cross-training between raisebore and blindbore techniques.

• Coordinate drilling consumables tooling and spare parts inventory with vendors and internal resources to maintain operational readiness.

• Prepare accurate daily reports production logs cost tracking and technical documentation. Support schedule updates and client progress reporting.

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with underground drilling (ground control water inflow equipment etc.).

• Collaborate with project leadership on change orders claims and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide technical input for estimating and proposals on raisebore/blindbore scopes for new bids and projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in underground drilling or mechanical excavation with at least 5 years in a supervisory or superintendent capacity on raisebore blindbore shaft sinking or similar projects.

• Proven hands-on expertise with raise boring and/or blind drilling equipment and techniques.

• Strong working knowledge of MSHA regulations and underground mining/construction safety standards.

• Demonstrated leadership ability to effectively manage train and motivate crews in demanding field environments.

• Excellent problem-solving decision-making and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work extended rotations on remote project sites as required.

• Position requires significant travel (75%100%)

• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Current or prior MSHA certifications (Mine Foreman Underground Shaft & Slope Foreman First Class Foreman Shot Firer or equivalent).

• Direct experience with major raisebore manufacturers (Robbins Sandvik/Atlas Copco etc.) and large-diameter blind drilling systems.

• Background in heavy civil construction mine development or federal/DOE project environments.

• Mechanical aptitude welding or heavy equipment maintenance/repair experience is a strong plus.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil building and specialty contractor by delivering innovative transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects which need exceptional talent. Join us to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.