General Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. i-80 Gold scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us:
At i-80 Gold, we are committed to establishing Nevada’s next leading mid-tier gold producer, underpinned by exceptional performance and a people-centered culture where every employee can contribute meaningfully. Our development plan encompasses five gold projects, including both open pit and underground mines—supported by three processing streams: the refurbishment of an autoclave processing facility, construction of a CIL plant, and a large-scale heap leach facility. This environment presents a valuable opportunity to expand your skillset and advance your career. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.
Who are we?
Join us during this period of rapid growth within a collaborative, small team setting with a flat organizational structure, guided by our core values: care, integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence.
Position: General Manager – Ruby Hill
i-80 Gold Corp is seeking a motivated and proactive individual to fill the position of General Manager for our Ruby Hill Site outside of Eureka, NV including the Archimedes Underground Mine. This position will be the site leader responsible for advancing the Archimedes Underground Mine from development into production. The Ruby Hill Site is also host to the company’s Mineral Point Open Pit Project and this position will play a key role advancing Mineral Point through technical studies, community relations and permitting.
Site: Ruby Hill / Archimedes Underground, Eureka, NV
The Ruby Hill Site is part of the historic Eureka district with precious and base metal mining dating back to the 1860’s. The Archimedes Open Pit was mined by multiple operators from 1997 through 2021 with heap leach recovery continuing today. Archimedes Underground will access over one million ounces of gold resource via portals in the Archimedes pit. Mine development was initiated in September 2025 with first ore expected in Q4 2026. Production will ramp up through the remainder 2027 to approximately 1,800 ore tons per day in 2028. The Mineral Point Open Pit is host to over 5 million ounces of estimated gold resources presently identified and will ultimately become i-80’s flagship operation.
Responsibilities:
Champion safety and environmental stewardship for the mine site.
Own and execute the project development and production schedules.
Develop requests for proposals, analyze bids and select contractors in collaboration with i-80 technical and financial staff.
Manage i80 and contract employees to ensure safe and efficient completion of assigned work.
Manage performance of the underground mining contractor in collaboration with the underground operations superintendent.
Build a technical and support team for the underground project to work with the contract mine developer presently in place.
Build and manage the surface operations team to support the underground operation and heap leaching operations.
Work with regulatory and other government entities (e.g., MSHA, BLM, NDEP, County, City/Town, etc.) to advance the project.
Lead budget and forecasting for the site.
Frequent collaboration with i-80 technical, executive, and financial staff.
Represent i-80 and our commitments to the surrounding communities.
Report to the VP, Mine Operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Demonstrated success in 15+ years of underground mining experience, including 5+ years in operations direct supervisory and leadership roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, or a related technical field is preferred.
Experienced in managing mining and construction contracts.
Demonstrated safety and environmental leadership.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Experienced in interfacing with regulatory and other government entities for mining (e.g., MSHA, BLM, NDEP, County, City/Town, etc.).
Proficiency in Microsoft software applications and network platforms.
Experienced in mine dewatering.
Working knowledge of processing and metallurgical aspects of Carlin-style gold deposits.
Ability to travel for business purposes, primarily in Nevada.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants may go to the Carees page on our website (https://www.i80gold.com/) for instructions on how to apply. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.