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Job Description
Position Description:
Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!
Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Engineering Superintendent at our Phoenix operation. The successful candidate will actively participate in the management of the operations to ensure that health and safety, environmental, production, and financial targets are achieved.
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:
- Actively participate in the management of the operations to ensure that health and safety, environmental, production, and financial targets are achieved
- Guide and integrate all horizons of mine planning and their supporting functions
- Work directly with the growth team to provide engineering support to progress expansion and growth opportunities
- Manage the rolling life of mine forecasting, both mine planning and operational costs, as well as annual budgeting
- Provide updated reserves and resource calculations, working with Mineral Resource Management to update the annual report
- Inspire, develop, and grow a highly motivated team of technical staff
- Coordinate, communicate and advocate effectively with other teams, sites, and the broader organization
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or related degree required
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible mining experience, including previous supervisory experience required
- Experience with project management preferred
- A comprehensive understanding of Mine Planning and Economics, including operational budgeting, financial investment decision methods, pit optimization, reserve and resource estimation, pit and dump design, and haul network simulation required
- A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development required
- Strong leadership, risk management and analytical ability required
- Proficiency in a variety of mining-related software, i.e., Excel, SAP, Vulcan, XACT, Minemax, AutoCAD, and Whittle required
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing required
- Ability to effectively perform all functions of this role 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, 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.
- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
- 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 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".
