Cortez - Open Pit Operations Frontline Supervisor

Nevada Gold Mines; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Operations Frontline Supervisor at the Cortez operations to lead an on-site crew in delivering safe, environmentally sound and efficient gold production by executing the mine plan.

The role emphasizes visible leadership in the field, strong safety performance, and collaboration with Production, Maintenance and Support teams to ensure adequate manpower and daily plan execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years mining or industrial leadership experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment operation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Safety and environmental leadership demonstrated in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure daily work requirements are planned and the crew is organized to perform the required work.
• Conduct daily line out meetings and monthly safety meetings.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance and Support to meet the production plan.
• Lead safety activities including Field Level Risk Assessments and follow up on actions.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment with strong housekeeping standards.
• Demonstrate visible leadership in the field (60% time in the field).

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Field leadership

Job description

Position Description:

Position Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Open Pit Operations Frontline Supervisor at our Cortez operations. The successful candidate will 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:

• Monitor and ensure daily work requirements are planned and the crew is organized to perform the required work
• Conduct daily line out meetings and monthly safety meetings
• Positive and effective working relationship with Production, Maintenance, and Support 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 fishbone and taproot exercises and follow up on action plans
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment with a high standard of housekeeping.
• Focus on "visible felt leadership" by interacting with personnel "in the field" (minimum of 60% of working time)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years mining or industrial type environment in a leadership role required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment operation required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required
• Excellent planning, problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills required
• Proven safety and environmental leadership through Courageous Leadership and Visible Felt Leadership required
• Sound understanding of safety and environment requirements associated with operating as Responsible Miners required

The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

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

ABOUT US

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 and 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".

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.