NGM - Senior Surface Mine Engineer, Expression of Interest

Careermine; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Excellent benefits

Stock purchase plan

PTO

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Senior Mine Engineer to drive technical integrity and long-term planning for our mine sites in a hybrid role (75% site-based / 25% central). You will oversee design, schedules, LOM cost estimation, and lead growth studies aligned with the Life of Mine plan.

The role requires a strong background in mine planning, design, and project management, with a focus on safety and cross-functional collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or related field is required.
• 5–8 years of mine engineering experience with strong background in mine planning, design and project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Technical Excellence: oversee major forecasts and LOM plans with technical rigor.
• Develop and Manage LOM Technical Roadmap: identify gaps and opportunities for future mining areas; develop scope and studies.
• Drive Growth Projects: lead technical initiatives and studies for LOM growth projects and ensure timely execution.
• Best Practice Implementation: identify and implement technical improvements; share best practices across sites.
• Utilize SME Resources: engage subject matter experts to address technical challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mine planning

Mine design

Project management

Safety leadership

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

Job description

Position Description

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Senior Mine Engineers to drive the technical integrity and long-term planning of our mine sites. In this hybrid (75% Site Based / 25% Central Based) role you will oversee the technical aspects of mine design and schedules, cost estimation, and manage the roadmap for future mining developments and growth projects that are critical to deliver the Life of Mine (LOM) plan. By bringing a strategic, systems-driven approach, you will help shape the future of our operations, while ensuring sustainability, quality, and alignment with the long-term goals of the company.

Available Positions include

• Senior Surface Mine Engineer

Responsibilities

• Ensure Technical Excellence: Exercise oversight over major forecasts and 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) is required.


• 5 to 8 years of mine engineering experience 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 (or underground) in varied climatic conditions for extended periods

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, excellent benefits, paid time off (PTO), and stock purchase plans (where applicable)


• Nevada Gold Mines has several major mining operations located across Northeastern Nevada - this offers many opportunities to learn and grow within your career at different mine sites, other technical disciplines, operations roles, or management.


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

Our Mission and Core Values

Our Mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

• Zero Harm
  We value safety and health above all else, and we take personal responsibility and ownership as one team.


• Responsible and Accountable
  We act as owners, challenge each other as peers, learn and build on successes.


• Partnerships
  We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments


• Build a Sustainable Legacy
  We earn our social license by being part of our host communities, managing the impact of our operations, and building a sustainable legacy


• Results Driven
  We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution


• Fit for Purpose
  We keep it simple - delivering fit-for-purpose solutions


• Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity
  We communicate directly, honestly, and transparently.

Operated by Barrick, Nevada Gold Mines is a Joint Venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%). With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick's highly diversified workforce is equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into all our business decisions.

The company's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .