Mine Operations Supervisor

Goldenqueenllc; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold and silver mining company is seeking a Mine Operations Supervisor in California. This role involves oversight of production operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing shift crews efficiently. Candidates should have extensive experience in open pit mining and leadership skills, with a solid commitment to safety.

Benefits

401K with Company Matching

PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans

9 Paid Holidays

Vacation Accruals

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an open pit mining environment.
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Good safety track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage one of four rotating shift crews.
• Prepare shift reports for the open pit operation.
• Schedule equipment maintenance with maintenance personnel.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Who We Are

Golden Queen Mining Co., LLC (the “Company”) operates a gold and silver, open pit, heap leach operation on its Soledad Mountain property, located just outside the town of Mojave in Kern County in southern California. The Project uses conventional open pit mining methods and the cyanide heap leach and Merrill-Crowe processes to recover gold and silver from crushed, agglomerated ore.

Where We Are

Golden Queen Employees live in several surrounding communities such as Boron, California City, Lancaster, Mojave, Palmdale, Ridgecrest, Rosamond, Tehachapi, and Victorville.

Mojave is known as the city of “Golden Crossroads” because it is located at the nexus of the California Highways 14 and 58. These crossroads are a gateway to the destinations of commerce and tourism in the San Joaquin Valley, Mammoth, the Eastern Sierras, Las Vegas, the Eastern Mojave Desert, and the Los Angeles Basin.

Enjoy outdoor activities? Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy Murray Family Farms, Lori Brock Discovery Center, R/C Flying, EAA Chapters, Willow Springs International Raceway, Red Rock Canyon State Park, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort, Mountain High Ski Resort, Mount Whitney, Santa Monica Pier, Saddleback Butte State Park, Trona Pinnacles, Pacific Crest Trail, Sequoia National Forest, multiple beach venues and much more!

Enjoy theme parks? Nearby theme parks include Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain.

Enjoy the arts? Art enthusiasts will find local museums (historic, mining, and aerospace), the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, and California Poppy Festival.

Enjoy shopping? Nearby you can find several shopping venues such as the Antelope Valley Mall, Valley Plaza Mall, Westfield Mall, Glendale Galleria, Ontario Mills Mall and Outlets at Barstow.

Who You Are

As a seasoned professional in open pit mining operations, you collaborate closely with Company management, Mine Operations Superintendent, and geologists to optimize production efficiency and safety. With over 5 years of supervisory experience, including operating in challenging terrains, you excel in organizing and leading shift crews to execute precise blast patterns, mining sequences, and equipment maintenance schedules. Your strong safety record and commitment to continuous improvement ensure streamlined operations and effective ore-from-waste separation programs. You bring clarity in communication, high standards of work, and a dedicated focus on maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with company directives.

This is a safety sensitive position. As the Mine Operations Supervisor you report to Mine Operations Superintendent.

What You Do

• Work with Company management to identify experienced equipment operators and organize crews for production mining.
• Work with the Mine Operations Superintendent and the geologists to develop information on ore variability.
• Work with the Mine Operations Superintendent and geologists to develop and implement effective ore-from-waste separation programs for the operation.
• Work with the Mine Operations Superintendent to develop open pit operating parameters such as blast patterns, mining sequences, equipment usage and high wall maintenance.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel to schedule equipment maintenance.
• Prepare shift reports on all facets of the open pit operation.
• Manage one of four rotating shift crews.
• Effectively work with 20+ employees during the shift.
• Ensure that regular safety training of equipment operators takes place and conduct safety meetings with the crew to target a zero level of incidents.
• Comply with all directives issued by Company management on safe operating procedures and safety in general.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an open pit mining environment (Experience operating in steep terrain a plus).
• A minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in an open pit mining operation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze/implement improvements and optimize production.
• Must have a good safety track record.
• Ability to present information in a manner that is clear and understandable.
• Effective communication and solid interpersonal skills.
• High work standards and a professional presence.
• Driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which includes the following:

• 401K with Company Matching
• PPO & HMO Health Insurance Plans
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accruals

Notice to recruitment and/or staffing firms:

The Company will not pay any fees for recruitment activities related to the hiring of a candidate for any position unless a services agreement has been entered into between the recruitment and/or staffing firm.

Go to www.goldenqueenllc.com for information on the Company and the Project.