Mining Manager

QM Solutions; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

QM Solutions is seeking an experienced Mine Site Manager to oversee day-to-day operations for remediation and mining client sites. The role demands strong site leadership, business judgment and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in complex environments.

You will ensure safe, efficient operations in line with plans, regulatory requirements and business objectives, while fostering accountability and operational excellence across employees, contractors and resources.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Operations Management or related discipline.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in remediation, mining or similar environments.
• Experience managing remote mine sites and large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities with safety, regulatory compliance and financial accountability.
• Lead site personnel, supervisors and contractors; set clear expectations and accountability.
• Manage operating costs, resources and expenditures to improve efficiency.
• Ensure equipment, facilities and resources are maintained to support site needs.
• Drive operational excellence and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Team coaching

Travel availability

Education

Post-secondary education in Operations Management

Job description

Join Our Team as Mine Site Manager at QM Solutions

QM Solutions is looking for an experienced and results driven Mine Site Manager to oversee the day to day operations for the execution and remediation of mining clients sites

This is an opportunity for an accomplished operational leader who brings strong site management experience, sound business judgment and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex operating environment.

As Mine Site Manager, you will be accountable for ensuring site activities are conducted safely, efficiently and in accordance with operational plans, regulatory requirements and business objectives. You will provide leadership across site operations, employees, contractors and resources, while building a culture focused on safety, accountability and operational excellence.

We're looking for someone who takes ownership, leads by example and understands what it takes to keep a site operating safely, responsibly and effectively.

Why QM Solutions?

At QM Solutions, we work in complex environments where preparation, experience and execution matter. We deliver critical environmental and operational services that protect people, infrastructure and communities.

We believe strong results come from strong teams. We value people who take ownership, bring different perspectives, execute with excellence and understand that safety is never compromised.

Joining QM Solutions means being part of an organization where your leadership, experience and decisions have a direct impact on operational performance and the people who make it happen.

About the Role

You will provide overall leadership and direction for site activities, with accountability for operational performance, people, safety, environmental compliance and financial results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Site Operations: Oversee day to day site activities, coordinate operational priorities and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with established plans.
• Championing Safety: Establish a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with applicable legislation and site requirements, and reinforce the expectation that safety is never compromised.
• Leading People and Contractors: Direct, coach and develop site personnel, supervisors and contractors while establishing clear expectations and accountability. Ensure everyone is adequately trained, meeting performance expectations and adhering to safety programs.
• Managing Financial Performance: Oversee operating costs, resource allocation and expenditures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and financial performance.
• Overseeing Site Infrastructure and Resources: Ensure equipment, facilities, infrastructure, materials and other resources are properly maintained and available to support site requirements.
• Driving Operational Excellence: Monitor site performance, identify challenges and implement practical improvements to strengthen productivity, efficiency and overall execution.
• Managing Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain effective working relationships with contractors, suppliers, regulators, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders.

What You Bring

You are an experienced site leader who combines strong operational knowledge with practical decision making and a hands-on leadership approach.

You bring:

• Post secondary education in Operations Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in remediation, mining, comparable heavy operating environments.
• Experience managing remote mine sites, large multidisciplinary teams and complex operating environments
• Demonstrated experience overseeing site operations, personnel, contractors, equipment and operational resources.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements, environmental compliance and applicable regulatory obligations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and problem solving skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, make sound decisions and take ownership of operational outcomes.
• The ability to work in remote site environment and meet the travel or rotational requirements of the position.

What Success Will Look Like

The right person for this role is:

• A Leader: You set clear expectations, lead by example and invest in developing the people around you.
• Accountable: You take ownership of decisions, results and challenges, and follow through on commitments.
• Operationally Focused: You understand how to balance production, cost, resources and risk to achieve sustainable results.
• Safety Driven: You recognize that safety is fundamental to every operational decision.
• Solutions Oriented: You are practical, adaptable and able to navigate complex operational challenges.
• Collaborative: You work effectively across departments and build productive relationships with employees, contractors and external stakeholders.

QM Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. QM uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. QM Solutions is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.