Process Operations Supervisor

SSR Mining Inc.; Cripple Creek (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR Mining Inc. is seeking a Process Operations Supervisor for the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) operation.

This role leads safety-focused, efficient processing activities at the Valley Leach Facilities and related processes, coordinating with maintenance and other site teams to meet production targets and compliance standards. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in process operations, strong knowledge of ADR, leach facilities, and a proven ability to lead diverse teams in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial or process operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of gold processing operations, including ADR plants, leach facilities, and associated systems.
• Experience leading diverse teams and managing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for safe, efficient operation of Valley Leach Facilities and related processes.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily operational activities to meet targets and regulatory requirements.
• Lead Process Operations staff and collaborate with Process Maintenance and other site departments.
• Monitor KPIs, communicate goals, and drive continuous improvement across teams.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and employee development; maintain SOPs.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with SSR Mining policies and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Cross-team coordination

Coaching & development

Gold processing ops know-how

Job description

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description

SSR Mining is seeking a Process Operations Supervisor to join the Process Operations team at the Cripple Creek & Victor (CC&V) operation. This position is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Valley Leach Facilities and associated process operations. The Process Operations Supervisor is accountable for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily operational activities while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in alignment with operational and business objectives. This role provides direct leadership to Process Operations personnel and works closely with Process Maintenance, the Process Day Shift Supervisor, and other site departments to support production targets, environmental compliance, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

Day To Day

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure the safety of yourself, direct reports, team members, and others working within Process Operations.
• Ensure Process Operations activities comply with applicable environmental regulations, permits, policies, and site requirements.
• Ensure all plant and process equipment is operated safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor key process performance indicators (KPIs), identify performance gaps, and implement strategies to improve operational results.
• Understand departmental production targets and clearly communicate goals, priorities, and performance expectations across teams.
• Work closely with the Process Day Shift Supervisor to coordinate operational priorities and maintain effective communication between crews and shifts.
• Monitor reagent usage and costs while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and minimize unnecessary consumption.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, employee development, and succession planning activities.
• Maintain daily communication with Process Maintenance to coordinate maintenance needs, equipment priorities, and operational activities.
• Maintain a strong field presence, spending approximately 80% of working time engaging with employees, observing operations, and supporting the team.
• Assist with evaluating and implementing projects designed to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal safety and health regulations, SSR Mining policies and procedures, and environmental requirements.
• Assist with state, regulatory, and internal environmental compliance inspections and support corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct staff, safety, and pre-start meetings as needed while ensuring employee training and line-of-progression requirements are identified and completed.
• Develop, review, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support safe and consistent Process Operations activities.
• Collaborate across teams to effectively implement operational changes and identify, communicate, and adopt best practices.
• Address employee performance concerns promptly and appropriately while reinforcing expectations and accountability.
• Coach and develop employees to strengthen performance, retain talent, build capabilities, and support career growth and advancement.
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Is This You??

• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in an industrial or process operations environment; OR 5-7 years of progressive experience in Process Operations.
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or developing employees is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of gold processing operations, including crushing, Adsorption, Desorption and Recovery (ADR) plants, leach facilities, and associated ancillary systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and effectively manage operational priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong safety awareness and demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to effectively coordinate operational activities across multiple teams and departments