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Open Pit Mine Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Mine Manager

Nevada, IA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

The Mine Manager leads a team of 380+ to operate a medium sized Open Pit Mine including Mine Operations and Mine Maintenance.**Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:****Mine Leadership*** Provide ...

The Mine Manager leads a team of 380+ to operate a medium sized Open Pit Mine including Mine Operations and Mine Maintenance. Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties: Mine Leadership * Provide ...

... high-tonnage open-pit copper mine, which processes sulfide ore. Reporting to the Chief Mine Geologist, this position ensures that ore control decisions are informed by field observations and ...

Senior Mine Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining ...

Senior Mine Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining ...

Senior Mine Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining ...

Mine Superintendent

Lovelock, NV · On-site

$150 - $230/hr

The Spring Valley Project is a large-scale open pit gold heap leach operation, with a >10 year mine life and a production profile in excess of 300,000 oz annually. Using 300-ton class autonomous ...

Senior Mine Engineer

Elko, NV

$100K - $138K/yr

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining ...

Senior Mine Engineer

Elko, NV · On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

Bald Mountain is an open-pit mine with a large estimated mineral resource in the largest private mining land package in the U.S. The mine is located in White Pine County, one of the best mining ...

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How much do open pit mine jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for open pit mine in the United States is $67,007.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an open pit mine?

An Open Pit Mine job involves working in surface mining operations where minerals, rocks, or other valuable materials are extracted from an open excavation. Workers may operate heavy machinery, conduct drilling and blasting, oversee safety procedures, or manage transportation of materials. These jobs require technical skills, physical endurance, and adherence to strict safety regulations. Positions can range from equipment operators and engineers to geologists and safety inspectors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an open pit mine role?

To excel as an open pit mine worker, you need strong knowledge of mining operations, equipment handling, and workplace safety procedures, usually gained through on-the-job training or vocational programs. Familiarity with heavy machinery like haul trucks, loaders, and excavators, as well as safety certifications such as MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) certification, are often required. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are valuable soft skills. These capabilities are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and productive mining operations within the unique challenges of an open pit setting.

What are the typical work conditions and team dynamics in an open pit mine role?

Open pit mine workers often operate outdoors in varied weather conditions and may be required to work in rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. The role is physically demanding and involves close collaboration with equipment operators, engineers, safety personnel, and other crew members to meet production goals and maintain a safe work environment. Team communication is essential for coordinating equipment movement and responding to changing conditions onsite. While safety is a top priority, open pit mines also present opportunities to learn new skills and advance into supervisory or specialized technical positions with experience.

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Infographic showing various Open Pit Mine job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $67,007 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

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## Mine ManagerApplylocations: Valmy, NVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R3374**Who Are We?** SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada. SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future! **Job Description:****General Objectives:**Reporting to the General Manager, the Mine Manager will lead and manage the safe and efficient operation of all mine related activities to deliver production targets within cost and operational constraints. The Mine Manager leads a team of 380+ to operate a medium sized Open Pit Mine including Mine Operations and Mine Maintenance.**Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:****Mine Leadership*** Provide balanced, strategic leadership in all functions and activities of the Mining Department to maximize productivity at the most reasonable cost. This includes mining operations, equipment maintenance, budgeting and cost controls* Support the development, execution, and ongoing optimization of operational and asset management strategies* Ensure best practice methods and continuous improvement systems are developed and maintained for the Mine Department and benchmarked against other operations* Seek opportunities to grow inter-departmental partnerships to promote teamwork and deliver optimized results* Maintain and drive continuous improvement in mining operations, maintenance, forecasting, budgeting, cost controls and reporting* Liaise with internal corporate and functional leadership to drive alignment**General Leadership*** Unwavering focus on safety and environmental stewardship* Participate as a member of the Marigold Site Leadership Team to develop strategic organizational initiatives for the improvement of site-wide performance objectives* Provide safety and environmental leadership by always setting the example, inspiring our safety vision, challenging the processes, empowering the workforce, and celebrating our successes* Develop and implement annual financial operating and capital budgets and forecasts that ensure compliance with organizational and strategic expenditure requirements* Develop, exemplify, and maintain positive and effective leadership and skills within the mine department, at all levels* Develop and maintain positive and effective professional working relationships with all stakeholders* Provide balanced strategic leadership both short term, and long term through 12 to 18 months with strategic planning initiatives* Lead staff members in daily operations by providing administrative and technical direction in accordance to Marigold procedures to achieve safe, efficient, and effective results* Hold self/direct reports and department members accountable to safe and productive work practices as outlined within Marigold guidelines and procedures* Attract and grow a strong team aligned to deliver the site strategy* Set team priorities in the context of the site and department goals to best utilize the skills of the team* Establish and maintain continuous improvement work practices that align with the Marigold safety culture and strategic business plan initiatives* Have a strong field presence by driving meaningful safety interactions and condition inspections**Required Skills:*** Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and learn mining literature, technical data and manuals and use the information to improve operations, prevent loss or minimize risk* Excellent people skills in the areas of coaching and mentoring, data organization and evaluation skills* Decisive with the ability to influence direction and manage organizational change* Ability to set up, administer and audit systems for compliance, action planning and control* Presentation, interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to all organizational levels* Self-starter with excellent team building and motivational skills* Ability to build commitment and alignment in teams and in individuals* Strong time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines* Strong understanding of MSHA regulations relating to mining practices**Required Experience:*** B.S. in Mining Engineering or equivalent related degree preferred* 10+ years of experience in the mining industry with proven experience leading safe operations in an Open Pit environment* 5+ years of overall progressive supervision experience. Relevant experience in open pit operations, preferred* Experience impacting and influencing employee motivation* Prior experience in effective change management techniques and application* Relevant experience leading programs for monitoring compliance, action planning, and verification of controls, preferredSSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr