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Job-ID: 242762Category: Underground MaintenanceLocation: Elko, NV, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-19Position Description:Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an experienced Underground Mobile Maintenance Superintendent at its Turquoise Ridge Underground Mine. This position leads the safe and effective maintenance of the underground mobile equipment fleet, with direct accountability for maintenance execution, equipment reliability and availability, work management compliance, cost performance and the development of maintenance personnel.Working closely with Underground Operations, Engineering, Reliability and Supply Chain, the Superintendent translates the asset management strategy into disciplined daily and weekly execution. The successful candidate will be a visible field leader who builds a high-performing team, establishes clear standards and delivers sustainable improvements in fleet performance.At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. 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.Responsibilities:Champion safe work practices and compliance with MSHA requirements, site standards and established procedures, including energy isolation, stored energy control, lifting and rigging, and safe execution of underground maintenance work.Lead maintenance supervisors, tradespeople and supporting maintenance personnel; establish expectations, coach performance, develop capabilities, plan succession and hold the team accountable for results.Own daily and weekly execution of the underground mobile maintenance schedule, including preventive maintenance, planned corrective work, breakdown response and major component repairs.Lead maintenance planning and scheduling discipline in partnership with planners and operations; ensure work is properly scoped, resourced, kitted, scheduled and coordinated with production priorities.Chair or actively lead the weekly maintenance schedule lock-in and daily execution reviews; manage schedule breaks, work priorities, backlog, emergent work and completion commitments.Drive compliance with the asset management process and CMMS work-order standards, including accurate failure coding, labor hours, parts usage, work history and timely closeout.Improve availability and reliability of the Turquoise Ridge underground fleet, including haul trucks, loaders, development jumbos, bolters, roadheader/mechanical mining equipment and mobile support equipment.Use equipment performance data and leading indicators to target chronic failures, eliminate repeat breakdowns, improve maintenance quality and increase planned-versus-reactive work.Coordinate major repairs, component replacements, shutdowns and OEM/contractor work with a strong focus on safety, quality, work readiness, schedule and return-to-service performance.Partner with Maintenance Engineering, Reliability, Warehousing and Supply Chain on parts strategy, component life, repair-versus-replace decisions, equipment standards and sustainable improvements.Manage department labor, contractor and materials costs; contribute to maintenance budgets, forecasts, equipment replacement planning and short- and long-range asset management plans.Communicate performance through clear KPIs, including equipment availability, reliability, PM compliance, schedule compliance, backlog, maintenance cost and repeat failures; take corrective action on adverse trends.Build constructive working relationships with Underground Operations and other site functions to align maintenance priorities with the mine plan while maintaining equipment and personnel safety.Qualifications:Extensive experience in heavy mobile equipment maintenance, including meaningful underground hard-rock mining experience; previous superintendent or comparable senior maintenance leadership experience strongly preferred.Technical trade qualification, engineering degree or equivalent combination of education or relevant mobile maintenance leadership experience.Demonstrated knowledge of heavy equipment mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and powertrain systems, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and component repair strategies.Proven ability to manage maintenance planning and scheduling, CMMS work processes, backlog, maintenance budgets and contractor/OEM performance.Experience leading supervisors and developing maintenance teams through coaching, performance management, succession planning and continuous improvement.Ability to analyze reliability and maintenance KPIs, determine root causes and execute sustainable corrective actions.Strong working knowledge of underground mine safety requirements and the ability to lead safely in an active underground production environment.Effective communication and cross-functional leadership skills; ability to balance production requirements with asset integrity and long-term equipment reliability.What We Can Offer YouA 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.The opportunity to make a measurable impact on the safety, reliability and performance of a major underground mining operation.Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.#LI-TM1

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