M Force Partners

Open Pit Engineering Technical Services Superintendent

Location: Winnemucca, NV

Schedule: Monday–Thursday | 6:00 AM–4:00 PM

Work Environment: Fully Onsite

Pay: $145,000+ annually DOE

Additional Compensation: STI Bonus + LTI Bonus

Relocation: Full Relocation Assistance Available

Position Overview

M Force Partners is seeking an experienced Open Pit Engineering Technical Services Superintendent to provide technical and operational leadership for a large-scale open pit mining operation in Winnemucca, NV. This position will lead a team of engineers and technical professionals while overseeing long-range mine planning, drill and blast engineering, forecasting, business planning, and coordination with geotechnical and geology teams.

The ideal Open Pit Engineering Technical Services Superintendent brings significant open pit mining experience with a strong background in long-range planning and drill and blast engineering. This individual must also be an established people leader who has managed senior-level engineers, developed technical talent, led meetings, and successfully guided teams through complex mine planning and business planning cycles.

This Open Pit Engineering Technical Services Superintendent role offers the opportunity to lead a team of approximately 5–15 professionals while contributing to the revitalization and long-term development of a major open pit mining operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical services activities supporting a large open pit mining operation
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5–15 engineers, surveyors, and technical professionals
• Provide leadership for strategic, long-range, and short-range mine planning activities
• Lead and support drill and blast engineering initiatives
• Develop long-range mine plans that align production, cost, safety, and operational objectives
• Lead forecasting activities and contribute to annual and long-term business planning cycles
• Integrate mine planning activities with geotechnical engineering requirements and recommendations
• Collaborate with geology and ore control teams to support effective mine planning and execution
• Evaluate mine economics, operating scenarios, production forecasts, and technical alternatives
• Support mine budgeting and operational planning activities
• Ensure technical plans support health, safety, environmental, production, cost, and cash flow objectives
• Lead technical and operational meetings while communicating plans, priorities, risks, and performance expectations
• Coordinate technical activities with operations and other site departments
• Provide technical direction and oversight to senior engineers and other technical staff
• Develop team capabilities through mentorship, coaching, performance management, and technical development
• Identify and manage technical and operational risks associated with mine plans
• Ensure technical work is completed accurately and supports safe and efficient mining operations
• Collaborate with internal technical services groups and other stakeholders throughout planning and execution
• Support the continued development and revitalization of the open pit operation
• Perform additional technical and leadership responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive mining experience in technical and/or supervisory positions
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory or people leadership experience
• Significant experience within open pit mining operations
• Long-range mine planning experience
• Drill and blast engineering experience
• Experience leading and developing senior engineers and other technical professionals
• Experience leading technical, planning, or operational meetings
• Previous responsibility for forecasting and mine planning activities
• Experience participating in annual or long-term business planning cycles
• Experience integrating mine planning with geotechnical engineering requirements
• Strong understanding of mine economics, evaluation techniques, and mine operating budgets
• Strong risk analysis, analytical, and technical problem-solving capabilities
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Whittle
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, geology, operations, and other technical disciplines
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite in Winnemucca, NV

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical services teams
• Experience supporting the revitalization, expansion, or redevelopment of an open pit mine
• Experience managing teams of engineers, surveyors, or other mining technical professionals
• Advanced experience with mine forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning
• Experience working closely with geology, ore control, geotechnical engineering, and operations teams

Schedule & Relocation

This is a fully onsite position based in Winnemucca, Nevada. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Full relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates relocating to the Winnemucca area.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M Force Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.