Superintendent- MRM Drill Services

Description

Are you looking for a leadership role where you can integrate drilling expertise, contractor management, and operational execution to support safe, efficient, and responsible mining? At Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), the Drill Services Superintendent provides critical leadership and governance over the district contractor drilling fleet, ensuring drilling programs are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with NGM and Barrick policies, standards, and industry best practices.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced drilling professional who thrives on operational problem-solving, contractor performance, technical governance, and collaboration across geology and site operations. The position plays a key role in implementing and continuously improving the Barrick Global Drilling Standard while ensuring drilling activities deliver fit-for-purpose results that support business objectives.

At NGM, we are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. The Drill Services Superintendent is a key leader in creating a Zero Harm workplace, developing strong partnerships with contractors and internal stakeholders, and driving operational excellence across drilling services.

• Lead, coach, and mentor Drill Services teams and drilling contractors, promoting a strong safety culture, accountability, and operational excellence
• Lead and enforce HS&E performance across all drilling activities, ensuring compliance with NGM, Barrick, and contractor requirements
• Own drilling contractor management, including scope development, performance oversight, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Provide technical governance of drilling programs to ensure safe, fit-for-purpose execution aligned with industry best practices
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee district-wide drilling programs and rig movements to ensure efficient and compliant delivery
• Maintain and support consistent application of the Barrick Global Drilling Standard across drilling operations
• Drive technical development within Geology and Drilling Services through coaching, training, mentoring, and standardized drilling practices
• Partner with geologists, contractors, and site operations to develop drilling programs, communicate risks, resolve issues, and optimize execution
• Review drilling requirements, methodologies, contractor capabilities, operational risks, and performance to ensure programs meet business and technical objectives
• Identify opportunities to improve drilling productivity, quality, safety, cost performance, and operational reliability
• Provide technical leadership and sound judgment when addressing complex drilling and operational challenges
• Establish clear expectations with contractors and internal teams and hold stakeholders accountable for safe and effective execution
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of standardized drilling practices across the district
• Champion a strong safety culture by leading by example and ensuring compliance with all HS&E policies and procedures

• High School Education

• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience, including mine drilling projects and commercial drilling contracts
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a leadership role overseeing multiple drilling contracts and/or drilling projects
• Strong working knowledge of drilling practices, including Diamond Drilling (DD), Reverse Circulation (RC), and Sonic drilling
• Demonstrated experience managing drilling contractors and coordinating multiple drilling programs
• Proven ability to provide technical governance and operational leadership in a mining environment
• Strong understanding of drilling safety, contractor management, operational risk, and industry best practices
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and lead technical and operational teams

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Opportunity to contribute…