{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fa8c8f339645cb7e431d7fcf","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa8c8f339645cb7e431d7fcf","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa8c8f339645cb7e431d7fcf","title":"Surface Operations Supervisor","description":"About Jerritt Canyon\nThe Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.\nThe Opportunity\nThe Surface Operations Supervisor in the mining industry oversees daily surface mining activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role supervises crews, coordinates equipment usage, ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and works closely with engineering, maintenance, geology, and processing teams to achieve operational targets.\nResponsibilities\nSupervise daily surface mining operations, including drilling, blasting, hauling, loading, stockpiling, and waste removal.\nCoordinate workforce assignments and equipment utilization to meet production goals.\nMonitor shift performance, productivity metrics, and operational efficiency.\nEnsure adherence to mine plans, schedules, and operating procedures.\nConduct pre-shift meetings and communicate production priorities.\nPromote and enforce a strong safety culture and safe work practices.\nEnsure compliance with:\nMSHA regulations\nCompany safety policies\nEnvironmental standards\nOperating permits and procedures\nConduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.\nLead emergency response efforts when required.\nSupervise, mentor, and evaluate operators, laborers, and shift personnel.\nSupport employee development and training initiatives.\nManage attendance, discipline, and performance issues.\nFoster teamwork and effective communication across departments.\nCoordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.\nMonitor equipment condition and report operational issues.\nOptimize equipment availability and productivity.\nMaintain accurate production, safety, and shift reports.\nTrack KPIs such as:\nProduction tonnage\nEquipment utilization\nDowntime\nSafety incidents\nParticipate in budgeting and cost-control efforts.\nAssist with operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.\nThe above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.\nEducation and Experience\nHigh school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or bachelors degree in Geology, Mine Technology, Mining Engineering or related field preferred.\n5-10 years of mining operations experience\nPrior supervisory or lead-hand experience in surface mining preferred.\nExperience operating or supervising heavy mining equipment such as:\nHaul trucks\nExcavators\nBulldozers\nDrills\nLoaders\nGraders\nKnowledge of surface mining methods and production processes.\nExperience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance.\nKnowledge of:\nMSHA standards\nSurface mining operations\nEquipment safety procedures\nProduction Planning\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.","company":"Jerritt Canyon","rawCompany":"jerritt canyon","city":"Elko","state":"NV","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-13T01:00:39.995Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"17-2151.00","title":"Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers","slug":"mining-and-geological-engineers-including-mining-safety-engineers"},{"code":"53-1043.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-material-moving-machine-and-vehicle-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"212290","title":"Other Metal Ore Mining","slug":"other-metal-ore-mining"},{"code":"212220","title":"Gold Ore and Silver Ore Mining","slug":"gold-ore-and-silver-ore-mining"},{"code":"213114","title":"Support Activities for Metal Mining","slug":"support-activities-for-metal-mining"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Surface Operations Supervisor","description":"About Jerritt Canyon\nThe Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.\nThe Opportunity\nThe Surface Operations Supervisor in the mining industry oversees daily surface mining activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role supervises crews, coordinates equipment usage, ensures compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and works closely with engineering, maintenance, geology, and processing teams to achieve operational targets.\nResponsibilities\nSupervise daily surface mining operations, including drilling, blasting, hauling, loading, stockpiling, and waste removal.\nCoordinate workforce assignments and equipment utilization to meet production goals.\nMonitor shift performance, productivity metrics, and operational efficiency.\nEnsure adherence to mine plans, schedules, and operating procedures.\nConduct pre-shift meetings and communicate production priorities.\nPromote and enforce a strong safety culture and safe work practices.\nEnsure compliance with:\nMSHA regulations\nCompany safety policies\nEnvironmental standards\nOperating permits and procedures\nConduct workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.\nLead emergency response efforts when required.\nSupervise, mentor, and evaluate operators, laborers, and shift personnel.\nSupport employee development and training initiatives.\nManage attendance, discipline, and performance issues.\nFoster teamwork and effective communication across departments.\nCoordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.\nMonitor equipment condition and report operational issues.\nOptimize equipment availability and productivity.\nMaintain accurate production, safety, and shift reports.\nTrack KPIs such as:\nProduction tonnage\nEquipment utilization\nDowntime\nSafety incidents\nParticipate in budgeting and cost-control efforts.\nAssist with operational planning and continuous improvement initiatives.\nThe above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.\nEducation and Experience\nHigh school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or bachelors degree in Geology, Mine Technology, Mining Engineering or related field preferred.\n5-10 years of mining operations experience\nPrior supervisory or lead-hand experience in surface mining preferred.\nExperience operating or supervising heavy mining equipment such as:\nHaul trucks\nExcavators\nBulldozers\nDrills\nLoaders\nGraders\nKnowledge of surface mining methods and production processes.\nExperience with safety management systems and regulatory compliance.\nKnowledge of:\nMSHA standards\nSurface mining operations\nEquipment safety procedures\nProduction Planning\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.","datePosted":"2026-07-13T01:00:39.995Z","dateModified":"2026-07-13T01:00:39.995Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Jerritt Canyon","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Elko","addressRegion":"NV","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fa8c8f339645cb7e431d7fcf"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fa8c8f339645cb7e431d7fcf"}}