NGM - Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental, and vision plan

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Employee clinics on site

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines, a dynamic mining company, is seeking an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent to lead our internal geotechnical design team across the portfolio from scoping to closure. You will oversee data collection, rock mass assessments, and slope designs using Rocscience and related software, mentor engineers, and coordinate with site leads to deliver safe, efficient mining operations.

Strong leadership, communication, and a track record of delivering long- and short-term

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site.
• Hands-on experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties.
• Strong understanding of soil and rock properties, anisotropy and effects on slope design.
• Experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls.
• Experience with Rocscience and slope design software.
• Supervisory experience of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties.
• Interpret laboratory and field testing of soil and rock materials and slope effects.
• Geotechnical analyses using Rocscience, Maptek, LeapFrog, Deswik, and Vulcan.
• Develop geotechnical slope designs from bench to overall slopes.
• Prepare technical memos and reports.
• Lead and coordinate geotechnical design projects across the open pit portfolio.
• Mentor staff on geotechnical engineering principles.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Data interpretation

Slope design understanding

Field logging

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering

Tools

Rocscience

Maptek IRC

LeapFrog

Deswik

Maptek Vulcan

Job description

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

Nevada Gold Mines is building an internal geotechnical design team to develop designs for our open pits and waste rock storage facilities. We are looking for Open Pit Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent to lead our internal geotechnical design team.

The successful candidate will assist in developing and guiding projects within the Nevada Gold Mines portfolio at all stages of development from scoping level to active mining through closure.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations
• Interpretation of laboratory and field testing of soil and rock materials, rock mass anisotropy and effects on slope performance
• Geotechnical engineering analyses using Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog, Deswik, Vulcan, etc.
• Develop geotechnical slope designs at the bench, inter-ramp, and overall slope scales
• Preparation of technical memos and/or reports
• Strong written and oral communication skills with various personnel levels
• Manage geotechnical design projects across the NGM open pit portfolio and coordinate with open pit geotechnical engineering leads at site
• Mentoring staff on geotechnical engineering principals and techniques

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 10 years hands‑on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site required
• Hands‑on experience with data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties required
• Strong understanding of soil and rock soil properties, anisotropy and effects on slope design required
• Strong understanding of soils and rock deformability properties and characteristics required
• Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls required
• Strong understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales required
• Strong competence in Rocscience suite of surface stability software programs, Maptek IRC tool, LeapFrog required
• Experience in use of Deswik and/or Maptek Vulcan preferred
• Understanding and experience in interpreting/reviewing numerical model inputs and results required
• Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required
• Experience with bench scale and inter‑ramp scale slope design compliance required
• Demonstrated ability for developing and sustaining short term and long term projects required
• Demonstarted experience in project scheduling, budgeting, and tracking required
• Must be able to work in a team environment required
• Supervisory experience of engineers and technicians required

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.