NGM - Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Medical clinics

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent to lead our internal geotechnical design team. You will guide projects from scoping through active mining to closure, ensuring safe designs and collaboration with site teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Geological Engineering and 10+ years of open pit geotechnical experience, with proficiency in Rocscience, Maptek, LeapFrog, Deswik, and Vulcan, plus strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years hands-on geotechnical experience at an active open pit mine site.
• 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.
• Knowledge of soils and rock deformability properties.
• Open pit blasting techniques and controls experience.
• Experience with bench to overall slope design workflows.
• Proficiency in Rocscience, Maptek IRC, LeapFrog.
• Experience with Deswik and/or Maptek Vulcan preferred.
• Ability to interpret/review numerical model inputs and 3-D geologic models.
• Experience in bench/inter-ramp slope design compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage short and long term projects; scheduling and budgeting.
• Teamwork; supervisory experience of engineers/technicians.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and assessment of rock mass and fabric properties.
• Interpret lab and field testing of soils and rocks.
• Geotechnical analyses using Rocscience, Maptek IRC, LeapFrog, Deswik, Vulcan.
• Develop geotechnical slope designs at bench, inter-ramp, and overall slope.
• Prepare technical memos and reports.
• Maintain strong written and oral communication with staff at all levels.
• Develop Open Pit geotechnical design SOPs.
• Manage geotechnical design projects across the NGM open pit portfolio.
• Mentor engineers and technicians.

Skills

Data collection

Rock mass properties

Geotechnical analysis

Slope design

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Mentoring staff

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering

Tools

Rocscience

Maptek IRC

LeapFrog

Deswik

Vulcan

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

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.
• Perform slope design compliance
• 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
• Develop Open Pit geotechnical engineering design SOPs
• 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.

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

ABOUT US

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

ABOUT THE TEAM

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.