Cortez - Underground Operations General Supervisor

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan

401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Operations General Supervisor for its Cortez operations in Elko, Nevada. This key role involves ensuring service activities operate within safety regulations while leading workforce planning, training, and performance management.

The ideal candidate has at least ten years of maintenance experience and five years of supervisory experience. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive medical plans and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of verifiable and related maintenance experience required.
• Five years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics required.
• Proficient with basic computer software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Champion NGM's values and Zero Harm culture.
• Lead workforce planning activities including recruitment and training.
• Drive compliance to mine plans and production targets.
• Manage costs through efficient use of labor and materials.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory skills

Blueprint interpretation

Professional communication

Teamwork skills

Computer software proficiency

Job description

Are you a maintenance professional looking for career growth with a dynamic mining company? Nevada Gold Mines has the job for you!

We are growing our people division and are looking for an Underground Operations General Supervisor at our Cortez operations. The role will ensure all service activities operate within safety, security, and environmental policies and regulations to protect employees and assets.

Responsibilities

• Champion NGM's DNA, values, and Zero Harm culture through visible leadership and personal accountability.
• Provide regular field presence to support, coach, and develop supervisors while ensuring work is executed safely and to standard.
• Lead workforce planning activities including staffing, recruitment, training, competency development, and performance management.
• Hold employees and leaders accountable to safety, operational, and behavioral expectations while addressing performance deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Ensure clear, transparent, and effective communication across crews, shifts, departments, and leadership teams.
• Coordinate detailed shift-to-shift pass-downs to ensure continuity of operations and execution of weekly plans.
• Drive compliance to mine plans, production targets, and operational priorities while proactively resolving obstacles to execution.
• Partner with Engineering, Geology, Geotechnical, Maintenance, and other stakeholders to develop and execute short- and long-range mine plans.
• Monitor and improve key operational performance indicators, providing accurate variance analysis and corrective action plans.
• Enforce standards related to safety, ground support, ventilation, travelways, workplace conditions, and operational procedures.
• Ensure effective stewardship of mining equipment, mobile fleet, infrastructure, and maintenance programs.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to identify risks and improve operational performance.
• Manage costs through efficient use of labor, consumables, materials, and equipment while minimizing waste and rework.
• Promote a culture of ownership, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all areas of responsibility.
• Support the achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual production objectives through disciplined planning, execution, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of verifiable and related maintenance experience required.
• Five (5) years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Experience in a planned maintenance environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics required.
• Professional communication skills with various levels of employees both verbally and in writing required.
• Excellent leadership skills and knowledge of influencing others required.
• Performance of the essential job functions required.
• Team based work skills required.
• Proficient with basic computer software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), required.
• Valid driver’s license, required.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining a safe work culture, required.
• Able to drive manual transmission mine tractor and other company vehicles (vans and trucks), required.

Benefits

• 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.