Open Pit Operations General Supervisor

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? Take a look at this phenomenal opportunity waiting for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Operations General Supervisor at our Cortez operation. 

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the safe implementation and execution of the mine plan

• Direct and manage all mine production activities including planning, budgeting, staffing, cost containment, and profitability

• Develop and manage business improvement projects

• Collaborate with geology and engineering in the development of achievable mine plans incorporating safe design criteria and optimal mining configurations

• Collaborate with mine maintenance in creating PM schedules, prioritizing repair work and implementing reliability improvements

• Manage, coach and lead teams engaged in mining to ensure that production targets and schedules are met

• Support operational objectives by minimizing risk and maximizing value through contract administration of contractors with focus on value, cost reduction, and risk management

• Ensure production outcomes result from safe work practices and in full cooperation with all other work groups

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (8) years progressive experience within the mining industry with five (5) years’ direct supervisory experience required

• Five (5) years Open Pit experience in a leadership capacity required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering, related field of study, or relevant experience preferred

• Understanding of Open Pit safety and production targets required

• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes regular weekend coverage required