Road Supervisor (Mining / Access Road / Project) Amazon

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We are looking for a Road Supervisor, responsible for supervising the construction,
rehabilitation, and maintenance of sections of a 120 km mining access road
serving a remote mining project in the Amazon region. The role requires strong
field leadership, hands-on road construction expertise, and proven experience
working in tropical environments characterized by heavy rainfall, challenging
terrain, remote logistics, and difficult access conditions.

The
successful candidate will lead local work crews, coordinate equipment and
subcontractor activities, ensure compliance with safety and environmental
standards, and maintain road accessibility to support mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily road construction, rehabilitation, and
    maintenance activities on assigned road sections.

  • Ensure works are executed according to engineering
    specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.

  • Monitor road grading, drainage installation, culvert
    construction, embankment stabilization, erosion control, and surfacing
    activities.

  • Lead and supervise local operators, laborers, foremen,
    and subcontractors.

  • Organize daily work plans and allocate resources
    efficiently.

  • Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to
    team members.

  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to
    site procedures.

  • Coordinate utilization of heavy equipment including
    graders, excavators, bulldozers, compactors, water trucks, and haul
    trucks.

  • Monitor equipment productivity and report maintenance
    requirements.

  • Ensure efficient use of materials and resources.
  • Enforce compliance with company HSE policies and
    regulatory requirements.
  • Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
    promptly.

  • Monitor work quality and verify compliance with project
    specifications.

  • Maintain daily progress reports, manpower records, and
    equipment utilization logs.

  • Assist with planning upcoming work activities and
    resource requirements.


Requirements

  • Diploma or Technical Degree in Civil Engineering,
    Construction, Infrastructure, Road Works, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience supervising
    road construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance projects.
  • Experience on mining access roads, remote
    infrastructure projects, forestry roads, oil & gas access roads, or
    similar heavy civil works
    .
  • Demonstrated experience working in remote tropical
    environments with high rainfall and challenging ground conditions
    .
  • Previous experience managing local workforces in remote
    locations is essential.
  • Experience in the Amazon, tropical rainforest regions,
    or comparable environments is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of road construction methods and
    maintenance practices.
  • Familiarity with heavy earthmoving equipment
    operations.

PLUS​

  • Mining infrastructure projects
  • Amazonian or tropical rainforest road projects
  • High-rainfall environments
  • Remote logistics operations
  • Indigenous or local community workforce management

Note: This role requires
extensive field presence and the ability to work in remote Amazonian conditions
with seasonal heavy rainfall, challenging terrain, and limited logistical
support.

Industry

Mining

Work Experience

5+ years

Salary

TBD

Job Type

Full time

Location

Brazil