Grade Control Drilling Leader: Optimize Ore & Innovation

Barrick Gold Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Drilling Superintendent, Grade Control, to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for grade control drilling services across NGM. You will drive safety, data quality, and productivity while coordinating with geology, mine operations, and external partners.

Lead development of drilling strategies, manage budgets, evaluate new technologies, and ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in drilling management.
• At least 7 years of experience in managing drilling crews.
• Experience in grade control drilling.
• Experience managing drilling contractors across exploration and operational settings.
• International experience preferred.
• Ability to coordinate drilling activities to meet production and mine planning requirements.
• Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of grade control and drilling programs with focus on data quality and safety.
• Develop and implement drilling strategies and technology to improve resource definition and cost efficiency.
• Oversee drilling priorities, contractor performance, and program execution aligned with budgets and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate collection and management of geological and drilling data to support mine planning.
• Monitor program performance, budgets, forecasts, and provide leadership with timely recommendations.

Skills

Drilling management

Crew management

Grade control

Contractor management

Production planning

QA/QC

Budget management

Logistics coordination

Equipment maintenance planning

Asset utilization

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Drilling Superintendent, Grade Control, to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for grade control drilling services across NGM. You will drive safety, data quality, and productivity while coordinating with geology, mine operations, and external partners.

Lead development of drilling strategies, manage budgets, evaluate new technologies, and ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.