Drilling Supervisor: Field Ops & Safety Leader

Careermine; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Drilling Supervisor to manage drilling programs across site operations in NV, coordinating with contractors, MRM, and Mine Operations to ensure safe, efficient execution.

The role emphasizes field-based technical support, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with design, safety, and environmental standards. Competitive benefits are offered along with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum two (2) years of exploration drilling industry experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of underground or surface RC / Core drilling operations required.
• Strong commitment to achieving zero accidents and citations required.
• Good communication skills and problem-solving skills required.
• Experience with computer productivity software (MS Office Suite) preferred.
• Familiarity and understanding of exploration process preferred.
• Proven safety record required.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of expertise required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure applicable permits are in place before work begins.
• Ensure drill site is constructed within design parameters and is ready for occupancy.
• Ensure drill rigs are set up properly.
• Provide daily, detailed activity report; convey accurate hole status, hole conditions, sample quality, and delays to drilling.
• Ensure all down-hole surveys are performed to client specifications and samples are brought to surface and conveyed to the logging facility in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Mineral Resource Management (MRM) and Mine Operations personnel and other stakeholders to ensure program execution.
• Audit / inspect equipment and drilling / laydown areas.
• Participate in contractor safety meetings.
• Conduct Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) interactions with drill contractors.
• Provide technical advice and support contractors in the field.
• Regularly conduct safety interactions, handle emergency events/significant events, ensure all incidents are reported, documented, and investigated, and implement preventative and corrective actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Safety leadership

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Drilling Supervisor to manage drilling programs across site operations in NV, coordinating with contractors, MRM, and Mine Operations to ensure safe, efficient execution.

The role emphasizes field-based technical support, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with design, safety, and environmental standards. Competitive benefits are offered along with opportunities for career growth.