Superintendent of Underground Operations

Summary: Our client is engaged in the exploration, development and production of gold in the United States. We are working with them to identify a Superintendant of Underground Operations for a new underground mine located near Winnemucca, Nevada and scheduled to begin production by January 2012.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Superintendent of Underground Operations is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Overseeing and managing the underground operations and the activities of underground mining contractors
• Conducting safe and efficient mine development, stoping operations, ventilation, backfilling and related activities.
• Coordinating ore control activities, such as sorting of ore types and tracking ore stockpile quantities
• Ensuring the preparation of clearly written monthly reports and other documentation on required frequencies.
• Preparing capital and operating cost estimates
• Managing operating budgets
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications/Experience etc:

• BS Degree in Mining, Geology or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 10 years experience in underground hard rock mining
• Minimum of 5 years on site experience in narrow vein mining & back filling
• Experience in underhand cut and fill stoping methods
• Strong leadership abilities
• Capable of utilizing latest computer & software technologies such as Microsoft office products
• Supervisory experience with both technical and non technical personnel
• Supervisory and contract management experience of underground mining contractors

Contact:                        
David MacCallum-Price
720-259-9911
DmPrice@MRC-BusinessGroup.com 

MRC – Executive Search for Mining Professionals