Superintendent, Process Operations

i-80 Gold Corp.; Valmy (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

i-80 Gold Corp. seeks an experienced Process Operations Superintendent to oversee the Lone Tree Autoclave POX facility in Nevada.

The role leads the process operating team, supports commissioning and ramp-up, and ensures safe, efficient, and metallurgically optimized performance to support growth plans. Key responsibilities include safety leadership, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with maintenance, metallurgy and corporate teams to deliver objectives and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations experience in mining operations, with direct hands-on experience operating or managing POX facilities, or other similar facilities.
• Experience with refractory gold ore treatment required.
• Experience leading and building teams on a mine site.
• Experience with POX facilities treating a variety of feedstocks is beneficial.
• Strong grasp of unit operations associated with POX facilities and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture across site and POX operations.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, state environmental permits, and internal safety standards.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide direction and oversight of the process operating team.
• Collaborate with maintenance, on-site administration, and health/safety/environmental teams to meet objectives.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to support business goals.
• Oversee commissioning, start-up and ramp-up activities for the POX facility.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Problem solving

Team building

Operations excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Chemical Eng.

Tools

DCS/SCADA systems

Job description

About Us:

At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.

Who are we?

Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.

Position:

Superintendent, Process Operations – Lone Tree Autoclave facility

i-80 Gold Corp is seeking an experienced Process Operations Superintendent to oversee operations of its autoclave pressure oxidation (POX) facility. This role is critical to the company's strategy of processing refractory ore feedstocks and will lead a team responsible for safe, efficient, and metallurgically optimized autoclave performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in construction, commissioning, start-up/ramp-up activities and optimization of the POX facility to support the company's broader Nevada growth plans.

Location:

Lone Tree Complex, Humboldt County, Nevada

Responsibilities:

• Champion a safety-first culture consistent with i-80 Gold's operational values, particularly around site and POX operations
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations, Nevada state environmental permits, and internal safety standards
• Ensure all regulatory certifications and schedules are maintained, including, but not limited to, pressure vessel inspection, fire systems, etc.
• Lead root-cause investigations for safety incidents, process upsets or other significant events and implement corrective actions
• Provide direction and oversight of the process operating team
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance, on-site administration, on-site health/safety/environmental teams and other i-80 teams to deliver i-80’s business objectives
• Foster a collaborative work environment where the operations and maintenance teams work as one team to deliver business objectives and work with other departments to proactively support them in those goals
• Foster a collaborative work environment where the operations and metallurgy teams focus on safe and efficient operation in all areas of the process, including comminution, POX, neutralization, cyanidation, carbon handling, refining, cyanide destruction, tailing filtration, heap leach, and ancillaries
• Work closely with the Technical Services Team and Project Engineer to ensure commissioning, start-up and ramp-up for the facility is safe, efficient and performs to expectations
• Provide support for all operational readiness activities, including hiring and training for operators, maintainers and site support personnel
• Support workforce planning as the site scales operations
• Proven track record of building and managing teams
• Build trusted relationships across all teams and the community while championing a culture that reflects and supports i-80’s Mission, Vision and Values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred but will also consider candidates with qualifying industry experience
• 10+ years of progressive operations experience in mining operations, with direct hands-on experience operating or managing POX facilities, or other similar facilities
• Proven track record building, managing and working with teams on a mine site
• Experience with refractory gold ore treatment required
• Experience with POX facilities treating a variety of feedstocks is beneficial
• Prior leadership experience in a plant/operations setting within a growth-stage or ramp-up environment, including commissioning
• Strong grasp of all unit operations associated with a POX facility, including comminution, POX, POX chemistry and hydrometallurgical process fundamentals, neutralization, cyanidation, cyanide destruction, tailing filtration, heap leach, ancillaries, and oxygen plant interface
• Strong grasp of reliability centered maintenance practices
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA systems and process control
• Proficient in developing an operator progression plan and SOPs
• Legally authorized to work in the USA and relocate to work on-site in Nevada
• On-call availability and response to on-site needs is required
• This is a salaried exempt position requiring flexible work schedule
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, written and orally, is required
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, metallurgy, other on-site teams and corporate teams
• Experience supporting or overseeing operational training and workforce development programs preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Adhere to and champion company policies and procedures
• Self-starter with a strong commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence
• Alignment with i-80 Gold's growth-oriented, safety-first operating culture
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and documents required