Job Description

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? Take a look at this phenomenal opportunity waiting for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Open Pit Operations Superintendent at our Phoenix operation. The Open Pit Operations Superintendent is responsible for safely leading and coordinating open pit mining operations to achieve production targets while maintaining the highest standards in safety, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency. This role provides visible leadership in the field, sets the tone for a strong safety culture, and drives continuous improvement through proactive problem solving, collaboration, and disciplined cost management.

The successful candidate leads by example, demonstrates a strong sense of ownership for site performance, and actively develops their team to ensure a sustainable and high-performing operation.

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:

Safety Leadership

• Promote a strong safety culture by leading by example and demonstrating a commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with all site safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a visible presence in the field through safety engagements, observations, and coaching.
• Lead incident reviews and ensure effective implementation of corrective actions to improve safety performance.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily open pit mining activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Establish clear expectations and accountability across supervisors and crews.
• Maintain strong visibility in the field to support teams, identify risks, and address issues proactively.

Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

• Monitor and manage operational activities to meet cost and budget targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Implement solutions that enhance operational performance and support business objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong working relationships with Mine Engineering, Mobile Maintenance, and other support departments.
• Ensure alignment between mine plans, equipment availability, and operational execution.
• Promote open communication and collaborative problem solving across teams.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and operational personnel to strengthen leadership capability.
• Provide clear expectations, coaching, and feedback to support employee growth and performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational pride.

Continuous Improvement & Sustainability

• Lead initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, and long-term operational sustainability.
• Encourage innovation and empower employees to identify and implement improvements.
• Strengthen operational processes and develop talent to support long-term site success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or relevant experience required

• Ten (10) years mining experience with five (5) in progressive supervisory or technical roles preferred

• Five (5) years mine operations experience in leadership capacity preferred

• Excellent computer skill including experience Microsoft Office required – experience with SAP preferred

• Proven safe work record required

• Ability to perform all essential functions of this position required

• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Familiarity with business software applications such as RIMS, LMS and Oracle/Markview applications required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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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".