Open Pit Operations Lead — Field Safety & Production

Careermine; Nevada; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a dedicated Open Pit Operations Frontline Supervisor for our Cortez operations. You will lead an operations team to execute the mine plan, deliver safe and efficient gold production, and promote a strong safety culture across shifts.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Support teams, ensure manpower alignment with the production plan, and actively participate in safety programs and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in mining or industrial environments in a leadership role.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in equipment operation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong planning, problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven safety and environmental leadership through Courageous Leadership and Visible Felt Leadership.
• Sound understanding of safety and environment requirements for operating as Responsible Miners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily work requirements and ensure crew is organized to perform the work.
• Conduct daily line out meetings and monthly safety meetings.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Support teams to meet the production plan by managing manpower.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and health; perform one field level risk assessment per week and document actions.
• Support Safety Division through participation in investigations and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Promote a safe, clean working environment with high housekeeping standards.
• Demonstrate visible leadership by engaging with personnel in the field for a minimum of 60% of time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Planning

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a dedicated Open Pit Operations Frontline Supervisor for our Cortez operations. You will lead an operations team to execute the mine plan, deliver safe and efficient gold production, and promote a strong safety culture across shifts.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Support teams, ensure manpower alignment with the production plan, and actively participate in safety programs and risk assessments.