Open-Pit Mine Operations Manager

Careermine; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America is seeking a Manager, Mine Operations to lead the transition of Nevada mining projects from commissioning through ramp-up to safe, stable production. You will coordinate with Maintenance, Mine Planning & Engineering, Technical Services and Safety to optimize fleet use and ensure alignment with mine plans.

The role requires 10+ years in mining operations, strong MSHA knowledge, and a track record of driving cost control, performance metrics and team leadership in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in mining operations or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven background managing a full production cycle (drilling, blasting, loading, hauling).
• Experience leading mining operations through commissioning, startup, ramp-up and commercial production phases.
• Extensive knowledge of MSHA standards and compliance requirements applicable to surface mining.
• Advanced understanding of fleet utilisation metrics, including cycle times, spotting times and dig rates.
• Strong business acumen with expertise in managing operational budgets, cost variance tracking and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to coach, mentor and lead workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging and aligning employees, contractors and leadership.
• Ability to build trust and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams, regulators and local communities.
• Must be legally authorised to work in the United States.
• Ability to work a 4-day 10-hour day shift schedule (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday), with flexibility for weekend or evening work as operational needs require.
• Willingness to initially work based in Las Vegas and/or Beatty office locations, transitioning to the North Bullfrog Operations site once facilities are completed and operational.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from project commissioning and startup activities into full-scale open-pit mining operations.
• Direct all open-pit mining activities, including loading, drilling, hauling, waste removal and stockpile management.
• Provide oversight of contractor blasting operations, ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, mine plan, technical standards and production targets.
• Develop and manage operational and sustaining capital budgets.
• Track and manage actual variances to budget, optimise resource utilisation and implement operating cost controls.
• Prioritise and allocate equipment resources based on operational needs.
• Drive fleet optimisation strategies ensuring cost performance aligns with mine plans and production targets.
• Partner seamlessly with the Maintenance department to schedule equipment downtime and repair priorities.
• Work closely with mine planning and engineering to optimise short-interval control and provide operational expertise.
• Manage all mine, safety and maintenance performance indicators, ensuring target achievement.
• Propose corrective actions and establish internal data analysis routines to monitor operational performance.
• Champion a "Zero Harm" culture with high awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Enforce MSHA surface mining standards and routine workplace examinations.
• Supervise, mentor and grow a high-performing team while fostering a positive environment and providing constructive feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Safety leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Mining Engineering

Operations Management

Related discipline

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti North America is seeking a Manager, Mine Operations to lead the transition of Nevada mining projects from commissioning through ramp-up to safe, stable production. You will coordinate with Maintenance, Mine Planning & Engineering, Technical Services and Safety to optimize fleet use and ensure alignment with mine plans.

The role requires 10+ years in mining operations, strong MSHA knowledge, and a track record of driving cost control, performance metrics and team leadership in