Leeville - Underground Drill & Blast Frontline Supervisor

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Drill & Blast Supervisor with our underground team at Leeville. The successful candidate will safely and effectively coordinate and manage drill and blast programs for underground operations. Apply strong leadership to execute the mine plan and improve performance by leading an operations team to deliver safe, environmentally sound, and efficient gold production.

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:

• Comply with State and Federal legal regulations, Barrick Safety and Environmental policies and procedures. Corporate with supervisors, coordinators and managers on management of safety and environmental issues, including complying with any instruction

  • Intervene, as necessary, to ensure the health and safety of others in the workplace and to protect the environment
  • Attend scheduled or unscheduled safety meetings.
  • Complete regular safety inspections of the workplace and audit work practices Inspect work for loose material and any hazardous conditions that can pose a risk to personnel or equipment
  • Coordination and supervision of drill and blast daily work requirements
  • Conduct daily line out meetings and monthly safety meetings
  • Positive and effective working relationship with Production, Maintenance, and Technical teams. Ensure that Production has manpower available to meet the production plan by managing manpower effectively.
  • Excellent and demonstrated personal commitment to safety & health – completing one FLRA (field level risk assessment) per week and ensuring any findings are documented and actioned
  • Provide support to Safety Division through participation in incident investigations and follow up on action plans.
  • Support regulatory requirements in the area of safety, health, environment and the community.
  • Continually drive process improvements through effective budgeting, monitoring and scheduling.
  • Focus on “visible felt leadership” by interacting with personnel “in the field”
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years mining or industrial-type environment in a leadership role required

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in drill and blast activities required
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite software required
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills preferred
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience or lead person required
  • Planning, problem-solving, decision-making, decision making and organizational/interpersonal skills preferred

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.