Mitch Burry
Civil Superintendent — Heavy Civil Mining & Earthworks
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About
Results-driven Civil Superintendent with 12+ years of heavy civil mining and infrastructure experience, including 7+ years in supervisory roles across high-capacity mine site infrastructure, potash operations, and large-scale earthworks. Demonstrated expertise in managing $30M+ heavy equipment asset fleets, live truck dispatching, 3D/GPS machine guidance, and remote camp logistics. Maintained a 100% zero-LTI safety record across 1,000+ shifts through active field leadership and rigorous execution.
Experience
Heavy Civil / Mining Superintendent - Saskatchewan Potash Operations - Saskatchewan
(2021-01)
Supervise daily field execution of high-capacity earthworks, tailings infrastructure, and haul road maintenance.
- Manage live truck dispatching for CAT 777/785 fleets, optimizing cycle times and eliminating payload bottlenecks.
- Direct multi-trade crews and heavy equipment operators while adhering strictly to shift production schedules.
- Enforce Daily Work Planning (DWP) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), maintaining an exemplary safety record.
Civil Earthworks Supervisor - Suncor Base Plant Operations
(2017-01 - 2021-12)
Led large-scale earthworks projects including settling pond construction, haul road builds, and deep drainage installation.
- Utilized 3D/GPS machine guidance systems to ensure precision grading, fill compaction, and survey alignment.
- Coordinated subcontractors, equipment asset maintenance schedules, and materials supply logistics in remote conditions.
- Achieved over 500 consecutive LTI-free shifts through proactive safety inspections and field coaching.
Heavy Equipment Operator / Lead Hand - Heavy Civil & Mining Projects
(2012-01 - 2017-12)
Operated heavy production fleet equipment for mine infrastructure projects.
- Operated heavy production fleet equipment (excavators, dozers, haul trucks) for mine infrastructure projects.
- Stepped up as Lead Hand to oversee shift handovers, grade checking, and equipment pre-trip inspections.
Education
High School Diploma – Glovertown Academy
Crane Operator Certification – Operating Engineers
