Autonomous Haulage Controller & Mapper

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Company clinics and benefits

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Autonomous Controller/Mapper to operate the Autonomous Haulage System at Turquoise Ridge Open Pit Operations. You will ensure safe, efficient autonomous hauling, maintain mine models, and collaborate across field and office teams to execute daily plans.

The role requires strong dispatching experience, MSHA-regulated mining background, and deep knowledge of autonomous systems, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of dispatching experience, preferably in open-pit mining.
• Five years in surface or underground mining under MSHA regulations.
• Experience with autonomous systems or operations.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and effective communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Operate the Autonomous Haulage System within the project scope and complete the Autonomous Haulage training.
• Manage truck assignment and performance aligned to safety standards.
• Maximize autonomous system utilization and meet daily KPIs.
• Identify optimization opportunities and communicate with internal partners.
• Collaborate with field and office teams to support daily plan execution.
• Record and report system faults to supervision or partners.
• Perform area inspections and compliance checklists with safety emphasis.
• Schedule refueling and maintenance activities with internal teams.
• Maintain the virtual mine model map reflecting current operations.
• Develop training models and competency evaluations for autonomous operations.

Skills

Dispatching experience

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Autonomous systems experience

MS Office proficiency

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Autonomous Controller/Mapper to operate the Autonomous Haulage System at Turquoise Ridge Open Pit Operations. You will ensure safe, efficient autonomous hauling, maintain mine models, and collaborate across field and office teams to execute daily plans.

The role requires strong dispatching experience, MSHA-regulated mining background, and deep knowledge of autonomous systems, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic mining environment.