Underground Safety & Training Leader

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Trainer for Cortez operations to develop and deliver safety-focused training programs and ensure competency across mine sites. You will partner with Operations and Safety teams to implement effective courses and maintain accurate training records and documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, a proven safety track record, and ability to drive continuous improvement while aligning with MSHA regulations and company safety goals.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in mining, construction or heavy equipment industry preferred.
• Proven experience in working with peer groups and focus teams required.
• Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time sensitive deadlines required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent leadership skills and knowledge of influencing others required.
• Ability to promote safety in training and lead by example required.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook preferred.
• Proven safe work record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for competency.
• Maintain site compliance to ensure employees have the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitude to perform their tasks safely and efficiently.
• Create and maintain accurate training records in accordance with MSHA regulations.
• Conduct observations in collaboration with operating departments.
• Ability to create training courses based on site needs.
• Develop teaching outlines and determine instructional methods such as lectures and workshops.
• Assist in standardization of divisional procedures, guidelines, and planned task observations.
• Audit and review training courses, materials and programs for continuous improvement.
• Assist in the implementation of a Competency Based Training system to ensure information is retained by employees.
• Assist in the tracking of task training and planned task observations.
• Maintain document control and management.
• Maintain training records with supporting documentation in compliance with site repository directives.
• Assist in planning and scheduling Annual Refresher Training for all employees.
• Facilitate new miner, experienced miner, hazard, site and task specific training courses as needed.
• Participate with alignment of site initiatives or mandates.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Leadership

Safety emphasis

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Trainer for Cortez operations to develop and deliver safety-focused training programs and ensure competency across mine sites. You will partner with Operations and Safety teams to implement effective courses and maintain accurate training records and documentation.

The role requires strong leadership, a proven safety track record, and ability to drive continuous improvement while aligning with MSHA regulations and company safety goals.