Turquoise Ridge - Surface Maintenance Superintendent

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan

401k retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company-sponsored medical clinics

Company match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Maintenance Superintendent for the Turquoise Ridge operation. The role involves leading a maintenance team, ensuring safety compliance, and overseeing the maintenance of surface mining equipment. Candidates should have extensive experience in heavy equipment maintenance and demonstrate strong leadership abilities.

This position offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, a 401k retirement plan with employer match, and opportunities for growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in heavy equipment maintenance with significant experience in surface mining.
• 3-5 years in maintenance supervisory roles with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of surface mining equipment, hydraulics, engines, and welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop maintenance team.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance for surface mining equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

Education

Technical diploma or degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Are you interested in becoming part of a company whose vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people?

Position Description

Our people’s division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Maintenance Superintendent for our Turquoise Ridge operation. The Open Pit Maintenance Superintendent will lead a team to ensure that all maintenance activities are planned or evaluated and properly executed in a safe and efficient manner.

At Nevada Gold Mines 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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of maintenance supervisors, planners, mechanics, electricians, welders, and other tradespeople. Conduct performance evaluations, training, coaching, and succession planning.
• Champion a strong safety culture. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with standards, policies, and environmental requirements. Lead safety meetings, risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Demonstrate and promote NGM’s DNA values to support a positive work culture.
• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance for a fleet of surface mining equipment.
• Develop, implement, and improve robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Manage work orders, scheduling, and priorities to optimize equipment availability to support mining activities.
• Ensure coordination with operations, planning, and supply chain teams to minimize production disruptions.
• Track maintenance KPIs and implement improvements as needed to achieve performance targets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in heavy equipment maintenance, with significant time in surface mining or large scale industrial operations required.
• 3-5 years of experience working in maintenance supervisory roles demonstrating increasing responsibility required.
• Technical diploma or degree in mechanical engineering, mining, or a related field preferable.
• Strong knowledge of surface mining equipment (Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, etc.), hydraulics, engines, electrical systems, and welding preferable.
• Experience with budgeting and the creation of maintenance management systems preferable.
• Aptitude for using Microsoft Office, budgeting and tracking software such as Oracle or SAP, and dispatch systems required.
• Excellent leadership skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Willingness to work with cross-functional teams required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with maintenance technicians, planners, and other site personnel required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of this job required.

Benefits

A comprehensive compensation package includes 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.