Geotechnical Engineering Superintendent

Job Description

Job Description

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 teamPromote a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and technical excellenceBuild strong partnerships with Mine Engineering, Operations, Geology, Safety, Maintenance, and site leadership to align geotechnical priorities with production, restart, and long-range planning objectivesMentor, coach, and develop geotechnical engineers and technical personnel, creating clear expectations, development plans, and opportunities for growthLead through challenging technical and operational conversations with professionalism, transparency, and confidence, ensuring risks, trade-offs, and recommendations are clearly communicatedServe as the principal geotechnical advisor to mine leadershipManage the site's ground control management plan (GCMP)Provide strategic oversight of all geotechnical monitoring, analysis, and reporting programsDrive strategic innovation by advancing practical geotechnical systems, monitoring tools, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives that support safe restart and future growthEstablish geotechnical standards, procedures, and best practices to support safe mining activitiesDevelop and standardize geotechnical practices, procedures, and communication rhythms to ensure consistent execution across underground, surface, and restart-related workstreamsAssess existing underground infrastructure and historical workings to support safe mine re-entry and rehabilitationEvaluate backfill performance and its impact on grounds stabilityMonitor stope performance and recommend design modifications as neededManage rock mass characterization and geotechnical data collection programsThe 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 disciplineMinimum 10 years of progressive underground mining experience required, preferably in Nevada or comparable North American hard rock operationsMinimum 5 years of leadership experience managing geotechnical or technical services teams preferredAdvanced understanding of underground ground control, rock mechanics, mine restart conditions, and geotechnical risk managementExperience developing and implementing ground control management plansStrong knowledge of underground support systems, backfill practices, and stope stability analysisProfessional Engineer (P.E) designation or ability to obtain licensure preferredExperience with numerical modeling software such as FLAC3D, RS2, Map3D, or similar programs requiredEqual Employment OpportunityThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.