Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent

Jerritt CanyonElko, NV

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About Jerritt Canyon The 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.The OpportunityThe 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.ResponsibilitiesProvide 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

The above duties and responsibilities represent the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The role may also require 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.Education and ExperienceBachelor'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

Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing geotechnical or technical services teams preferred

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

Professional Engineer (P.E) designation or ability to obtain licensure preferred

Experience with numerical modeling software such as FLAC3D, RS2, Map3D, or similar programs required

Equal Employment OpportunityThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.

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