Mine Engineering Superintendent

AngloGold Ashanti • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Superintendent, Mine Engineering provides technical and strategic leadership to the mine engineering department. This role is responsible for directing the development, optimization, and execution of short-, medium-, and long-term open-pit mine plans, drill-and-blast designs, and production schedules to support Nevada Projects. The Superintendent acts as the critical bridge between strategic Life-of-Mine (LOM) objectives and daily production, ensuring that all engineering deliverables maximize resource recovery, prioritize highwall and operational safety, and align tightly with processing requirements and operational budgets. As a key member of the site operational leadership team reporting to the Mine Manager Operations, the Superintendent partners closely with Mine Operations, Exploration/Ore Control Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, and Processing to integrate across the mining value chain, optimize resource utilization, and maximize productivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 8 to 10+ years of progressive open-pit mine engineering experience in hard-rock mining environments.
• Minimum 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity managing technical professionals and engineering workflows.
• Proven track record leading feasibility studies, Life-of-Mine (LOM) planning, and active production engineering in a complex, multi-phase open pit.
• In-depth understanding of open-pit mining methods, cut-off grade economics, fleet optimization strategies, and geotechnical slope stability fundamentals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MSHA surface mining regulations and standard environmental compliance frameworks.
• Advanced capability navigating industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software (e.g., MineSight, Deswik, Vulcan, Whittle).
• Strong financial and analytical acumen with the ability to build cost-benefit trade-off studies, NPV analyses, and equipment productivity models.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills to translate complex engineering data into clear, executable directives for field crews and senior executives.
• Ability to build trust and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional operational teams and corporate stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to operate company vehicles safely in accordance with company policies.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work a 4-day, 10-hour day shift schedule (Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday), with flexibility for weekend or evening work as operational needs require.
• Willingness to initially work based in Las Vegas and/or Beatty office locations, transitioning to the North Bullfrog Operations site once facilities are completed and operational.

Nice To Haves

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license, advanced management training, or active SME/AusIMM membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the creation and continuous optimization of all open-pit mine plans (short-range tactical through LOM strategic), ensuring practical sequence alignment, waste dump scheduling, and optimal haulage profiles.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of short-term, long-term, and project engineers across cross-functional disciplines. Manage department performance, conduct regular reviews, build Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and manage technical capability health.
• Govern the drill-and-blast engineering function to optimize fragmentation for mill/crusher throughput while strictly managing explosive costs, powder factors, and highwall stability limits.
• Oversee end-of-month reconciliation processes (mine-to-mill, block model vs. actuals) to evaluate performance against plans. Identify root causes for tonnage, grade, or dilution variances and implement rapid corrective action plans.
• Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the mine engineering department. Collaborate with Mine Operations to continuously evaluate unit costs, fleet efficiencies, and operational trade-offs.
• Partner closely with Mine Operations, Exploration/Ore Control Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, and Processing to execute blending strategies and resolve complex operational or hydrological bottlenecks.
• Champion the integration of advanced mine planning software, haulage simulation tools, and automated reporting systems to reduce planning friction and enhance data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• vacation
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• wellbeing reimbursement program
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible/hybrid work schedule
• annual short-term and long-term incentive plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager