Core Shed Supervisor

Jerritt Canyon; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a Core Shed Supervisor to lead daily core shed operations, oversee sampling, shipping, inventory, and data integrity, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

You will supervise core shed personnel, coordinate with drilling teams, geologists, and laboratories, and drive continuous improvements in procedures and performance, while maintaining timely documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School degree required; college degree preferred in Geology or Mine Engineering.
• 6+ years in core shed environment and 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental practices.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Office, SAP, and Acquire.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow, model, and promote safety policies and standards for core shed personnel.
• Provide leadership and management of core shed operations and supervision of staff.
• Lead daily work of core shed personnel to ensure safe, efficient tasks.
• Set daily priorities, assign tasks, and adjust staffing to meet needs.
• Direct core sampling, reverse circulation sampling, production sample handling, shipping, and storage.
• Manage display, storage, tracking, and inventory of core samples.
• Supervise sampling, photography, density testing coordination, and shipping of samples.
• Oversee density test programs and lab coordination for accuracy and safety.
• Maintain and improve core shed procedures and work practices.
• Review core shed documentation, COAs, chain-of-custody, and inventory records for accuracy.
• Collaborate with drilling, geology, mine operations, and labs to coordinate priorities.
• Identify risks or opportunities and implement corrective actions or escalate as needed.
• Lead daily planning meetings with the core shed team to communicate priorities and safety requirements.
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly reports on sampling, shipping, and performance.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and career development support to core shed staff.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management in coordination with HR.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Geology / Mine Engineering degree or trade school

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

SAP

Acquire

Job description

About Jerritt Canyon

The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.

The Opportunity

The Core Shed Supervisor is responsible for the overall leadership, supervision, and daily management of Jerritt Canyon's core shed operations. This role directs core shed personnel, establishes daily work priorities, oversees the safe and compliant execution of core handling, sampling, shipping, inventory, and storage activities, and ensures quality standards are consistently met. Working closely with drilling companies, geologists, Mine Operations, and laboratories, the Core Shed Supervisor provides leadership, technical oversight, and decision‑making support to ensure sample integrity, accurate data management, and efficient core shed performance.

Responsibilities

• Follow, model, and promote First Majestic safety policies, values, and standards, ensuring core shed personnel consistently work in accordance with established safety expectations.
• Provide overall leadership and management of Jerritt Canyon's core shed operations, including personnel supervision, workflow planning, task assignment, and operational accountability.
• Lead, supervise, and direct the daily work of core shed personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate completion of assigned duties.
• Establish daily work priorities, assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust staffing or workflow as needed to meet operational requirements.
• Direct and oversee all activities related to core sampling, reverse circulation sampling, production sample handling, shipping, inventory, storage photography, and sample quality control.
• Manage the display, storage, tracking, and inventory of core, reverse circulation, and production samples to maintain sample integrity and accessibility.
• Supervise personnel performing sampling, photography, density testing coordination, and shipping of core samples, ensuring established procedures and quality standards are followed.
• Oversee density test programs and related laboratory coordination to ensure work is completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with operational requirements.
• Maintain, implement, and continuously improve core shed procedures, standards, and work practices to support consistent and effective performance.
• Review and verify core shed documentation, database entries, chain‑of‑custody records, inventory controls, and related information for accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
• Collaborate with drilling companies, geologists, mine operations, laboratories, and other stakeholders to coordinate priorities, resolve issues, and support operational needs.
• Identify operational, safety, staffing, and quality risks or opportunities that may impact core shed duties and implement corrective actions or elevate matters as appropriate.
• Lead daily planning meetings with the core shed team to communicate priorities, expectations, safety requirements, production needs, and performance goals.
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly reports related to sampling, shipping, storage, staffing needs, productivity, and core shed performance.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and career development support to core shed personnel.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and corrective action processes for core shed personnel in coordination with management and Human Resources.

The above duties and responsibilities represent the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Education and Experience

• High School degree required; Associate's or bachelor's degree in Geology, Mine Engineering, or trade school education in related job field is preferred
• At least 6 years of experience in a core shed environment and 3 years leading teams (required)
• Experience in open‑pit and/or underground mining environments is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental practices
• Expertise and skills with computers and utilizing software such as SharePoint, Microsoft office, SAP, and Acquire
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict‑resolution skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
• High attention to detail with a commitment to sample and data quality and accuracy

Certifications & Licenses

• Must have a valid driver's license
• First/CPR training preferred
• MSHA surface and underground preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.