Don't bother working for this company, you'll regret it.
Company Review: Turner Mining Group
I was hired by Turner Mining Group in 2023 and relocated across the country to Kingman, Arizona after being told the mining contract was long-term. Upon arrival, I learned the project had approximately four months remaining. This information was not disclosed during the hiring process and demonstrated a serious lack of transparency, especially given the personal and financial burden of relocating.
The most significant issue during my employment was site leadership—specifically the superintendent overseeing the project. His conduct was unprofessional, erratic, and deeply concerning from both a safety and leadership standpoint. On multiple occasions, he appeared impaired at work, including during safety meetings, where the smell of alcohol was noticeable. He also exhibited visible physical shaking that interfered with his ability to lead effectively. Regardless of cause, this behavior was alarming in a mining environment where safety, awareness, and sound judgment are critical.
His management style was aggressive, disrespectful, and dismissive toward employees. Communication often involved yelling, belittling, and intimidation rather than constructive direction. This created a hostile work environment and significantly damaged morale. Employees were reluctant to raise concerns or ask questions, which only compounded safety risks and operational issues. Leadership at this level should set the standard—on this project, it did the opposite.
Beyond this, Turner Mining Group consistently failed to communicate upcoming decisions, project timelines, or future opportunities. Employees were left in the dark about their job security and next steps, which felt especially careless given the remote location and nature of the work. Work-life balance was poor, overtime was limited, schedules were disorganized, and management decisions often occurred behind closed doors without regard for the workforce affected by them.
There were good people working for Turner Mining Group. Some coworkers were professional, skilled, and supportive under difficult circumstances. One supervisor, Woodie, stood out as respectful, humble, and professional—proof that competent leadership is possible within the company.
Unfortunately, those positives were outweighed by poor management, lack of transparency, and extremely concerning leadership behavior at the superintendent level. Safety, respect, and honesty should be non-negotiable in mining. Based on my experience, Turner Mining Group failed to meet those standards, and I would not consider working for this company again ever.