Cortez - Underground Engineering Superintendent

Position Description:

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. 

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Engineering Superintendent at our Cortez underground operations.  The Underground Engineering Superintendent should be very familiar with short range planning at large underground mines and be able to lead, manage, and supervise the team to ensure a high standard of support to the operation.  This role will be responsible for coordinating all production scheduling including all infrastructure requirements and development detailed design work of ore areas as well as capital development.  This position requires coordinating all site teams including fixed maintenance, electrical, shaft maintenance, mobile maintenance, operations, construction crew, technical teams (geotech and ventilation) as well as mineral resource management to ensure all inputs are considered into the planning cycle and optimized for the most efficient ore extraction.

 At Nevada Gold Mines 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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and systems which ensure the engineering team initiates interactions within the business units to deliver best practice services and innovations to their customers
• Participate in the overall management of the engineering department to ensure that production and profitability targets are achieved
• Principle functional responsibilities are tactical and strategic mine planning, mine design, surveying, projects, and construction
• Apply industry best practices to ensure the planning department is optimizing short range production schedules and resources are effectively utilized to avoid rework
• Lead the surveying groups to embrace the newest technology and a high-quality work product
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Eight (8) or more years’ experience working in an underground mining operation with a range of exposure to a broad spectrum of practical and technical areas required
• Extensive experience with underground short term mine planning at large UG mines required
• Ability to use Microsoft Office software required
• Ability to use Vulcan and Deswik computer systems required
• Good communication skills, both oral and written required
• Leadership and coaching skills required
• Financial management, evaluation techniques, and budgeting skills required
• Demonstrated ability to engage in productive conflict as part of a leadership team required
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential function of the position required

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.

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

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".