Cortez - 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
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written required
• Excellent safety, performance and attendance records required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to show empathy and build rapport required
• Excellent planning, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills required
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with business software applications such as RIMS, LMS and Oracle/Markview applications required
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential function of the position

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization. Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.