Open Pit Maintenance Lead — Mining Ops & Safety

Barrick.com; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Maintenance Superintendent for Turquoise Ridge to lead maintenance teams and ensure safe, efficient execution of all maintenance activities. You will oversee planning, scheduling, and coordination with operations to maximize equipment availability and minimize production disruptions.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience with heavy equipment, and a proven track record in maintenance management within surface mining, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 7+ years in heavy equipment maintenance, with significant surface mining or large-scale operations.
• 3-5 years in maintenance supervisory roles with increasing responsibility.
• Technical diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, mining, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of surface mining equipment and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop maintenance teams; conduct evaluations and coaching.
• Champion a strong safety culture; lead safety meetings, risk assessments, audits.
• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance for a fleet of surface mining equipment.
• Develop and improve preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, scheduling, and priorities to optimize equipment availability.
• Coordinate with operations, planning, and supply chain to minimize disruptions.
• Track maintenance KPIs and implement improvements to meet targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting

SAP/Oracle

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety leadership

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Technical diploma or degree in mechanical engineering/mining

Tools

Caterpillar equipment knowledge

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Welding

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Maintenance Superintendent for Turquoise Ridge to lead maintenance teams and ensure safe, efficient execution of all maintenance activities. You will oversee planning, scheduling, and coordination with operations to maximize equipment availability and minimize production disruptions.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience with heavy equipment, and a proven track record in maintenance management within surface mining, with a focus on