Nevada Gold Mines · 1 day ago
NGM - Open Pit Geotechnical Superintendent, Expression of Interest
Elko, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNevada Gold Mines is a collaborative and dynamic mining company seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent to join their team. The role involves promoting standardizations of engineering practices across operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and mentoring site-based engineers.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Stay up-to-date of the state of practice in geotechnical engineering applicable to the design and construction of earth structures
Assist in promoting and developing standardizations of engineering practices across NGM operations and projects in relation to facilities management, stewardship and site monitoring and surveillance
Assist and ensure site’s compliance with regulatory requirements in Nevada
Review the Dam Safety Inspections, Dam Safety Reviews and Assurance Reviews and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon
Assist the sites in preparing for the Independent Third-Party Reviews, attend the scheduled reviews and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon
Conduct regular performance reviews of the different NGM sites and as needed develop appropriate risk mitigation plans
Participate in technical evaluations and risk assessments and assist in the development of mitigation strategies
Engage and interact with consultants providing assessment and directive recommendations of technical work
Ensure conformance to the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management
Design verification to meet standard with consideration to facility failure consequence
Ensure reclamation requirements are included in facility design
Designate quantitative performance objectives for each facility and report on progress
Ensure facility inspections and reviews are completed
Maintain regular communication with qualified NGM site and corporate personnel for specialist review of geotechnical, hydrological, hydrogeological, and environmental issues
Ensure compliance with management systems including:
Document control integrity
Management of change
Contractor management
Mentor, train and develop site-based engineers
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering or related engineering degree or equivalent experience required
Geotechnical/Civil Engineering experience required
Strong oral and written communication skills required
Ability to work in a team required
Preferred
Professional Engineer designation preferred
10 years of experience in the mining or related industry preferred
Benefits
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!
Company
Nevada Gold Mines
Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.
5001-10000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jessie Going
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
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