Mine Operations Superintendent

P&C Recruiting | H.R.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

P&C Recruiting | H.R. is seeking a Mine Operations Superintendent to lead surface mining activities, ensuring safe, productive, and cost‑effective operations.

You will drive planning, budget, and performance, coordinating with Engineering, Geology, Maintenance, Processing and EH&S, while mentoring a high‑performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or related field preferred.
• 15+ years in open-pit hard-rock mining with drill & blast.
• 10+ years in senior operational leadership supervising crews.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize all surface mining activities to ensure safety and productivity.
• Meet daily, weekly and monthly production targets while controlling costs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Geology, Maintenance, Processing, EH&S.
• Develop and manage mine operations budget, including labor and consumables.
• Track performance with FMS and produce regular reports.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or related field

Tools

Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Job description

As the company continues to grow, we are seeking a Mine Operations Superintendent to join our team and play a key role in supporting the success of our operations. In this role, you will lead, direct, and continuously improve all surface mining activities to deliver safe, productive, and cost-effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Zero Harm culture, ensuring safe work practices, hazard awareness, and full compliance with MSHA and company mining standards.
• Direct the execution of all loading, hauling, drilling, blasting, dozing, road maintenance, and pit support activities.
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production targets while managing ore/waste movement, minimizing dilution, and optimizing cost per ton.
• Review and align short‑range (shift to 13‑week) plans with long‑range strategies and mine engineering inputs.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Geology, Maintenance, Processing, and EH&S to ensure seamless operational readiness and execution.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performance operations workforce, including supervisors, drill & blast teams, and training personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, capability growth, and operational excellence.
• Drive improvements in haulage efficiency, drill‑blast fragmentation, rehandle reduction, and mining cycle times.
• Develop, execute, and manage the Mine Operations operating budget, including labor, consumables, drill & blast, equipment utilization, and contractor services, ensuring cost performance aligns with mine plans and production targets.
• Track, analyze, and report daily, weekly, and monthly mine operations performance, including production volumes, fleet productivity, unit costs, and key operational variances, using FMS and operational data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mine Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Minimum fifteen years of experience in open‑pit hard‑rock mining operations, including production, drill and blast, loading, hauling, and ore control.
• Minimum ten years of senior operational leadership experience supervising crews, executing mine plans, and managing daily performance in a large‑scale open‑pit mining environment.
• Strong knowledge of truck/shovel operations, drill and blast, ore control, pit compliance, and fleet management systems.
• Practical experience with Fleet Management Systems (FMS).
• Demonstrated success in operational improvement initiatives and cost optimization.
• Excellent analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (intermediate level or higher).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.