Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent

Jerritt Canyon•Elko, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent is a key technical and people leadership role responsible for building and leading the geotechnical function in support of a complex underground and surface mining operation in Nevada. This role will provide strategic oversight of ground control, geotechnical risk management, mine restart readiness, and operational support while partnering closely with Mine Engineering, Operations, Geology, Safety, Maintenance, and external technical resources. The successful candidate will bring strong underground mining experience, sound judgment, and the ability to lead through ambiguity, influence cross-functional teams, develop talent, and drive practical, innovative solutions that support safe, efficient, and sustainable mining.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 10 years of progressive underground mining experience required, preferably in Nevada or comparable North American hard rock operations
Advanced understanding of underground ground control, rock mechanics, mine restart conditions, and geotechnical risk management
Experience developing and implementing ground control management plans
Strong knowledge of underground support systems, backfill practices, and stope stability analysis
Experience with numerical modeling software such as FLAC3D, RS2, Map3D, or similar programs required

Nice To Haves

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing geotechnical or technical services teams preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E) designation or ability to obtain licensure preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the geotechnical engineering team
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence
Build strong partnerships with Mine Engineering, Operations, Geology, Safety, Maintenance, and site leadership to align geotechnical priorities with production, restart, and long-range planning objectives
Mentor, coach, and develop geotechnical engineers and technical personnel, creating clear expectations, development plans, and opportunities for growth
Lead through challenging technical and operational conversations with professionalism, transparency, and confidence, ensuring risks, trade-offs, and recommendations are clearly communicated
Serve as the principal geotechnical advisor to mine leadership
Manage the site's ground control management plan (GCMP)
Provide strategic oversight of all geotechnical monitoring, analysis, and reporting programs
Drive strategic innovation by advancing practical geotechnical systems, monitoring tools, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe restart and future growth
Establish geotechnical standards, procedures, and best practices to support safe mining activities
Develop and standardize geotechnical practices, procedures, and communication rhythms to ensure consistent execution across underground, surface, and restart-related workstreams
Assess existing underground infrastructure and historical workings to support safe mine re-entry and rehabilitation
Evaluate backfill performance and its impact on grounds stability
Monitor stope performance and recommend design modifications as needed
Manage rock mass characterization and geotechnical data collection programs
Participation in cross-functional planning, technical reviews, leadership development, and other strategic initiatives that support the safe restart and long-term success of the operation.