On-Site Mining Operations Lead

Ledcor; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Inspiring Workplace

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services seek a Superintendent to provide frontline leadership for mining and earthworks operations on site in Hawthorne, NV. You’ll direct mining crews and equipment, align activities with mine plans, and drive safe, efficient execution across shifts.

You will partner with clients, engineers, maintenance teams and subcontractors to sustain a productive, collaborative workforce while meeting cost objectives and production targets.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of supervisory experience in mining operations or large-scale earthworks.
• Proven ability to manage production schedules and adjust plans based on changing conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with practical, safe solutions.
• Highly effective communicator across operators, engineers, clients and leadership.
• Collaborative leader fostering teamwork, accountability and safety.
• Willingness to travel and remain on site for project duration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of mining and earthworks operations, ensuring compliance with mine plans, shift instructions, safety standards, and company policies.
• Maintain high-quality operational performance while optimizing equipment utilization, labor efficiency, and material resources.
• Enforce site safety protocols meeting corporate, client, and regulatory mining requirements.
• Monitor, analyze, and update production schedules to meet daily, weekly, and long-range mine targets.
• Review supplier and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and report discrepancies.
• Hire, develop, and manage hourly mine-site employees in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Prepare and process production changes, field adjustments, or scope modifications with client representatives as needed.
• Lead planning meetings with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure equipment readiness, fleet availability, and operational continuity.

Skills

Supervisory experience in mining

Production schedules management

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Collaborative leadership

Willingness to travel on site

Job description

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services seek a Superintendent to provide frontline leadership for mining and earthworks operations on site in Hawthorne, NV. You’ll direct mining crews and equipment, align activities with mine plans, and drive safe, efficient execution across shifts.

You will partner with clients, engineers, maintenance teams and subcontractors to sustain a productive, collaborative workforce while meeting cost objectives and production targets.