Turquoise Ridge - Superintendent Project, Engineering & Reliability

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an entry-level opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Superintendent Project, Engineering & Reliability at our Turquoise Ridge operation. The Superintendent Project, Engineering & Reliability provides senior technical leadership and serves as the primary interface for all engineering, projects, and reliability functions supporting underground mine operations.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world's most valued gold and copper 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:

• Coordinate cross-discipline teams-including project engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and reliability personnel-to deliver capital projects, drive asset performance improvements, and implement defect elimination strategies across both fixed and mobile underground equipment.
• Play a key role in aligning technical solutions with operational goals, ensuring long-term equipment reliability, and embedding engineering excellence into all phases of the asset lifecycle.
• Lead, align, and integrate the underground engineering, projects, and reliability functions to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor engineering and reliability strategies in alignment with site-level business objectives and operational KPIs.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and other stakeholders to eliminate silos and ensure cohesive execution.
• Oversee the performance and output of mechanical, electrical, and project engineers, ensuring technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and alignment with industry standards.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, including designs, technical scopes, specifications, and work packages for both capital and sustaining projects.
• Ensure all engineering outputs are aligned with project milestones, site priorities, and underground operational requirements.
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of capital and sustaining projects, from concept through execution, commissioning, and handover.
• Oversee contractor execution, including engineering reviews, quality assurance, safety compliance, and performance monitoring throughout project lifecycles.
• Support the development of AFEs, including cost estimates, schedules, resource planning, and alignment with financial governance processes.
• Lead asset reliability improvement programs, focusing on defect elimination and performance optimization of both mobile and fixed underground equipment.
• Drive reliability engineering initiatives, including RCFA, FMEA, RCM, and the development of data-driven reliability dashboards.
• Leverage CMMS data, condition monitoring inputs, and analytics tools to create actionable reliability and maintenance strategies.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing technical team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and succession planning to ensure capability development and organizational resilience.
• Ensure all engineering work and project execution adheres to applicable safety standards, MSHA regulations, and internal policies.
• Participate in formal risk assessments and support readiness reviews, ensuring potential hazards are identified and mitigated during project execution.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, change logs, and project records to meet audit, legal, and governance requirements
• Preform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution required
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the mining industry, with at least 3 years in a senior engineering or technical leadership role, preferably in underground operations preferred
• Demonstrated experience in capital project execution, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, and commissioning required
• Experience using Xeras preferred
• Strong knowledge of reliability engineering principles, including RCM, RCFA, FMEA, and asset performance optimization across both fixed and mobile underground equipment preferred
• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), particularly SAP PM or equivalent preferred
• Experience using engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks), data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI), and mine planning software (e.g., Deswik) is advantageous preferred
• Skilled in project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. PMP certification or formal project management training is an advantage preferred
• Exposure to or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is desirable preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and lead high-performance technical teams 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.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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