Turquoise Ridge - Open Pit Surface Mine Operations General Supervisor

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Operations General Supervisor at Turquoise Ridge to lead an on-site crew, execute the mine plan, and improve performance while delivering safe, environmentally sound, and efficient gold production.

You will apply strong leadership to coordinate Production, Maintenance, and Support teams, drive daily safety practices, and maintain high housekeeping standards on a rotating night/day schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years mining or industrial type environment in a leadership role.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in equipment operation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent planning, problem solving, decision making, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proven safety and environmental leadership through Courageous Leadership and Visible Felt Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure daily work requirements are planned and the crew is organized to perform the required work
• Conduct daily line out meetings and monthly safety meetings
• Positive and effective working relationship with Production, Maintenance, and Support teams. Ensure that Production has manpower available to meet the production plan by managing manpower effectively
• Excellent and demonstrated personal commitment to safety & health – completing one FLRA (field level risk assessment) per week and ensuring any findings are documented and actioned
• Provide support to Safety Division through participation in fishbone and taproot exercises and follow up on action plans
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment with a high standard of housekeeping.
• Focus on “visible felt leadership” by interacting with personnel “in the field” (minimum of 60% of working time)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position Description

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Operations General Supervisor at our Turquoise Ridge operations. The successful candidate will apply strong leadership to execute the mine plan and improve performance by leading an operations team to deliver safe, environmentally sound and efficient gold production.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure daily work requirements are planned and the crew is organized to perform the required work
• Conduct daily line out meetings and monthly safety meetings
• Positive and effective working relationship with Production, Maintenance, and Support teams. Ensure that Production has manpower available to meet the production plan by managing manpower effectively
• Excellent and demonstrated personal commitment to safety & health – completing one FLRA (field level risk assessment) per week and ensuring any findings are documented and actioned
• Provide support to Safety Division through participation in fishbone and taproot exercises and follow up on action plans
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment with a high standard of housekeeping.
• Focus on “visible felt leadership” by interacting with personnel “in the field” (minimum of 60% of working time)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

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

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.