Elko - Chief Drill Services

Position Description

Are you a drilling leader who is looking for career growth? Nevada Gold Mines' (NGM) Mineral Resource Management team has the perfect opportunity for you!

The Chief of Drill Services is a senior leadership role with enterprise-wide impact, responsible for the strategic oversight, governance, and performance of Nevada Gold Mines’ contractor drilling fleet. This role ensures that all drilling programs—across exploration, resource definition, and mine operations—are planned and executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical and ethical standards .

As a key leader within NGM, you will drive contractor performance, technical excellence, and continuous improvement while championing health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) leadership. You will play a critical role in implementing and evolving the Barrick Global Drilling Standard , influencing how drilling is conducted across NGM and Barrick operations.

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. We offer a generous benefits package which includes a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and enforce HS&E performance across all drilling activities, ensuring compliance with Barrick standards and contractor requirements

- Own drilling contractor management, including bid evaluation, scope development, contract execution, and performance oversight

- Provide technical governance of drilling programs to ensure safe, fit-for-purpose execution aligned with industry best practices

- Oversee Drilling Services teams, administrators, and contractors, promoting a strong safety culture and accountability

- Drive technical development within Geology and Drilling Services through coaching, training, and standardized drilling practices

- Coordinate drilling programs and rig movements across NGM and Barrick sites to ensure efficient, compliant delivery

- Maintain and support consistent application of the Barrick Global Drilling Standard across operations

- Lead stakeholder engagement with geologists, contractors, and site operations to plan programs, communicate risks, and resolve issues proactively

Qualifications

- High School Degree

- Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience including mine drilling projects and commercial drill contracts

- Minimum five years’ experience in a leadership role overseeing multiple contracts and/or drilling projects

- Strong understanding of commercial drilling contracts and bidding process

- Strong working knowledge of drilling practices, including but not limited to, DD, RC, and Sonic

What We Can Offer You

- 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.

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.

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