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Technical Services Superintendent
A well-capitalized underground mining operation in the U.S. is seeking an experienced Technical Services Superintendent to lead planning and technical execution for a large-scale mine restart. This role will play a central part in feasibility-level studies, restart execution planning, and life-of-mine development for a historic, high-grade underground asset.
The Role
The Technical Services Superintendent will lead all technical studies and mine planning activities required to safely and efficiently return an underground operation to production. The role works closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams and manages internal technical staff as well as external consultants and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical studies supporting mine restart and long-term operations
- Develop and execute Life-of-Mine (LOM) and restart plans
- Oversee mine design, scheduling, ventilation, ground support, and geotechnical planning
- Manage technical budgets, cost controls, and execution timelines
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary technical teams (engineering, geology, technical services)
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, procurement, and exploration groups
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare and present technical reports, mine plans, schedules, and budgets to senior leadership and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 12–15 years of progressive experience in underground mining, including narrow vein operations
- Experience with mine restart, feasibility studies, and aging infrastructure upgrades
- Minimum 5 years of people leadership and team management experience
- Strong background in mine planning, scheduling, and technical studies
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Experience with mine planning and ventilation software (e.g., Deswik, VentSIM)
- Familiarity with geological and 3D modeling tools (e.g., Surpac, Leapfrog)
- Experience with production reconciliation and performance analysis
What This Offers
- Senior technical leadership role with direct influence on a major mine restart
- Long-term development opportunity at a large underground operation
- Hands-on involvement across engineering, planning, and execution phases