NGM - Drilling Supervisor, Grade Control

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with employer contributions

Paid time off

Company clinics

Career opportunities across the org

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Drill Supervisor, Grade Control to lead safe, efficient grade control drilling across the site. You will coordinate with Mine Operations, Geology, Maintenance, and Technical Services to ensure drilling aligns with production priorities and quality standards.

You will supervise crews, coach operators, enforce safety and compliance, monitor data and performance, and drive continuous improvement while adopting new technologies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Seven years RC drilling experience preferred.
• Five years supervisory/training experience in drilling preferred.
• Strong safety leadership and Zero Harm mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily grade control drilling activities to meet production plans.
• Lead and develop drill crews through coaching and training.
• Ensure safety, environmental, regulatory and company requirements are followed.
• Coordinate drilling priorities, equipment use, and contractor performance.
• Monitor quality, sample integrity, productivity, and data accuracy.
• Track performance metrics and report progress to site leadership.
• Support new technologies, procedures, and training programs.
• Collaborate with Geology, Mine Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned and deliver onboarding for drill operators.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Data analysis

Coaching

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mine reporting systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Drill Supervisor, Grade Control to join our team. The successful candidate is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of grade control drilling activities across Nevada Gold Mines. Working closely with Mine Operations, Geology, Maintenance, Technical Services, and contractor partners, this role ensures drilling programs are executed according to production priorities, operational plans, and quality standards. In addition to providing day-to-day supervision of personnel, equipment, and drilling performance, the Supervisor serves as a key trainer and coach, developing workforce capability through hands-on instruction, competency development, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is accountable for promoting a culture of safety, operational excellence, and accountability while ensuring compliance with all Nevada Gold Mines Health & Safety, Environmental, and Contractor Management standards, as well as applicable regulatory requirements. At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

• Supervise daily grade control drilling activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution in support of production plans.
• Lead and develop drill crews through hands-on coaching, training, and competency development to build workforce capability and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate drilling priorities, equipment utilization, contractor performance, and resource allocation to meet operational objectives.
• Monitor drilling quality, sample integrity, productivity, and data accuracy to support reliable grade control and mine planning decisions.
• Track performance metrics, prepare reports, communicate progress, challenges, and recommendations to site leadership.
• Support the implementation of new technologies, procedures, and best practices while ensuring workforce readiness through effective training programs.
• Collaborate with Geology, Mine Operations, Maintenance, and Technical Services teams to optimize drilling outcomes and achieve business objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of site and departmental goals.
• Deliver structured onboarding, field instruction, and ongoing skills development for drill operators and supervisors.
• Assess workforce competencies, identify skill gaps, and implement training plans to improve safety, productivity, and technical proficiency.
• Promote knowledge sharing, standard work practices, and continuous learning across the drilling organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of experience and education preferred

Experience

• At least seven (7) years of reverse circulation drilling experience preferred
• Five (5) years of supervisory and training experience in drilling industry preferred
• Extensive technical knowledge of surface RC drilling operations preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving excellence in safety leadership, fostering a proactive safety culture and Zero Harm required
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate daily drilling activities in a active operational environment preferred
• Experience supervising grade control and exploration drilling activities to achieve production, safety, and quality objectives preferred
• Ability to plan and coordinate daily and weekly drilling schedules in line with mine planning and business priorities preferred
• Knowledge of drilling productivity, equipment utilization, and operational performance, with the ability to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities preferred
• Ability to monitor drilling consumables, spare parts, and critical inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels to support uninterrupted operations preferred
• Experience coordinating the ordering and replacement of drilling consumables and equipment in accordance with operational requirements preferred
• Ability to monitor operational costs, resource utilization, and drilling performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and minimize waste preferred
• Experience supervising drilling contractors and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance expectations preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and mine reporting systems, with the ability to prepare reports, track drilling performance, and maintain accurate records preferred
• Ability to analyze operational data and communicate drilling performance, equipment status, and production progress to stakeholders preferred
• Ability to build effective working relationships with Operations, Geology, Survey, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and contractor personnel preferred
• Working knowledge of geological models, orebody characteristics, and drilling plans sufficient to support the safe and effective execution of grade control and exploration drilling programs preferred
• Strong understanding of drilling QA/QC, sample integrity, and compliance with company standards and operational procedures preferred

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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