NGM - Engineering, Technical Specialist, Open Pit Mining

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Stock purchase plans

Opportunities to grow and learn

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a highly skilled Senior Surface Mining Engineer to oversee technical integrity and long-term planning of our mine sites. This hybrid role involves overseeing mine design, cost estimation, and managing the roadmap for future mining developments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering, 5–8 years of open pit engineering experience, and be proficient in leading cross-functional teams for strategic objectives.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of mining operations while ensuring sustainability and quality in every project.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in open pit engineering preferred.
• Excellent safety record is essential.
• Understanding of mine operations and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Exercise oversight over LOM plans to ensure technical rigor.
• Develop required work scopes and studies for technical solutions.
• Drive technical initiatives and studies for growth projects.

Skills

Open pit engineering

Mine planning

Project management

Safety leadership

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Overview

At NGM, 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. Our people division is growing, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Surface Mining Engineer to drive the technical integrity and long-term planning of our mine sites. This hybrid (75% Site Based / 25% Central Based) role will oversee the technical aspects of mine design and schedules, cost estimation, and manage the roadmap for future mining developments and growth projects critical to deliver the LOM plan. By bringing a strategic, systems-driven approach, you will shape the future of our operations, ensuring sustainability, quality, and alignment with the long-term goals of the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Technical Excellence: Exercise oversight over major forecasts and the Life of Mine (LOM) plans to ensure necessary technical rigor is applied to deliver operational success.
• Develop and Manage LOM Technical Roadmap: Identify technical gaps and opportunities in future mining areas. Develop required work scopes and studies to ensure technical solutions align with the delivery of the LOM plan.
• Drive Growth Projects: Lead technical initiatives and studies for LOM growth projects, ensuring timely execution through collaborative project management and cross-functional teamwork.
• Best Practice Implementation: Identify and implement innovative technical improvements, driving operational excellence and optimizing mine planning processes. Collaborate with other technical specialists based at other sites to share developments and best practices across the organization.
• Utilize SME Resources: Notify and engage subject matter experts as needed to address complex technical challenges and enhance performance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
• 5–8 years of experience in open pit engineering, with a strong background in mine planning, design, and project management, is preferred.
• Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership.
• Deep understanding of mine operations and design principles, with a strong background in LOM planning and infrastructure management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects and lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work outside in varied weather conditions for extended periods.

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.