Senior Core Shed Lead - Sampling & Safety

Jerritt Canyon; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a Core Shed Supervisor to lead daily core shed operations, oversee sampling, shipping, inventory, and data integrity, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

You will supervise core shed personnel, coordinate with drilling teams, geologists, and laboratories, and drive continuous improvements in procedures and performance, while maintaining timely documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School degree required; college degree preferred in Geology or Mine Engineering.
• 6+ years in core shed environment and 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental practices.
• Proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Office, SAP, and Acquire.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Follow, model, and promote safety policies and standards for core shed personnel.
• Provide leadership and management of core shed operations and supervision of staff.
• Lead daily work of core shed personnel to ensure safe, efficient tasks.
• Set daily priorities, assign tasks, and adjust staffing to meet needs.
• Direct core sampling, reverse circulation sampling, production sample handling, shipping, and storage.
• Manage display, storage, tracking, and inventory of core samples.
• Supervise sampling, photography, density testing coordination, and shipping of samples.
• Oversee density test programs and lab coordination for accuracy and safety.
• Maintain and improve core shed procedures and work practices.
• Review core shed documentation, COAs, chain-of-custody, and inventory records for accuracy.
• Collaborate with drilling, geology, mine operations, and labs to coordinate priorities.
• Identify risks or opportunities and implement corrective actions or escalate as needed.
• Lead daily planning meetings with the core shed team to communicate priorities and safety requirements.
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly reports on sampling, shipping, and performance.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and career development support to core shed staff.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management in coordination with HR.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Geology / Mine Engineering degree or trade school

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

SAP

Acquire

Job description

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a Core Shed Supervisor to lead daily core shed operations, oversee sampling, shipping, inventory, and data integrity, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

You will supervise core shed personnel, coordinate with drilling teams, geologists, and laboratories, and drive continuous improvements in procedures and performance, while maintaining timely documentation and reporting.