Nevada Gold Mines ยท 22 hours ago
Phoenix - Senior Open Pit Mine Engineer
Battle Mountain, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNevada Gold Mines is a collaborative and dynamic mining company seeking a Senior Open Pit Engineer at their Phoenix operation. The role involves leading safety initiatives, planning and designing mine operations, and mentoring engineering staff while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Mining & Metals
Responsibilities
Lead group in safety inspections, safety interactions, fatality risk management, and other safety initiatives
Lead annual life of mine business planning activities including all aspects of mine design, scheduling and costing for the surface operations
Apply sound engineering principles to create mine designs for surface mining
Work with regional strategic planning to create and implement optimized mine plans and produce annual reserves and resources reporting
Help develop exploration targets as well as life of mine reclamation plans
Research and evaluate equipment, designs, procedures and process to optimize ore extraction and profitability
Provide capital expenditure estimates including annual and long term equipment plans
Analyze monthly site operations control reports, compiling expenditures, accruals and forecast and taking appropriate action
Cooperate, communicate and work effectively with team members from across the site to achieve goals and overcome challenges
Inform associates and supervisors of plans, opportunities and pitfalls associated with engineering designs and schedules
Clearly communicate verbally and in writing to minimize misunderstandings
Mentor engineering staff through effective coaching
Participate in detailed succession planning for growth and development of employees
Ensure complete compliance with all company and industry regulations
Be familiar with current software including Vulcan, Deswik, Xeras, Minestar/Terrain and MineMax
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirement: B.S. degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years experience in a specialty area are necessary, including supervising an engineering area or project management
Advanced level technical communications, personal interaction and presentations skills required
At least 5 years of the 10 years at a medium operating mine site
Proven leadership and strong negotiation skills
Benefits
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
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jessie Going
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Lori McCurry
Lead Human Resources Business Partner
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