Mining & Natural Resources Jobs in Nevada with E-3 Sponsorship
Nevada's mining and natural resources sector is one of the most active in the United States, with major employers like Barrick Gold, Nevada Copper, and Lithium Americas operating large-scale operations across Elko, Winnemucca, and Reno. Australian geologists, mining engineers, and environmental scientists can pursue E-3 sponsorship with companies extracting gold, silver, copper, and lithium across the state.
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SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, 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 Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing vendor and materials data maintenance, purchase order creation, delivery expediting, tendering activities, contract writing, monitoring compliance, and assisting in implementing procurement processes for the mine site.
Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:
The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in purchase order creation and processing, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, while obtaining necessary approvals and monitoring order status.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, utilizing pricing analysis and market research.
- Analyze procurement data to track spending, measure supplier performance, and prepare reports for stakeholders.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulations, and ethical standards, including supplier assessments and risk mitigation.
- Manage tendering process from document preparation to contract issuance, evaluating bids and participating in award decisions.
- Review technical specifications, develop procurement strategies, and select suitable bidders in collaboration with user departments.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings, implementing new tools and streamlining processes.
- Maintain contract agreements, ensure compliance with terms, and manage supplier relationships.
- Participate in tendering process, including document preparation, analysis, and contract issuance.
- Support compliance with policies, procedures, and reporting requirements, and adhere to safety practices.
- Perform procurement duties efficiently and ethically, considering price, quality, and operational requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership in managing internal and external relationships, including negotiation and dispute resolution.
- Review and initiate purchase orders based on requisitions, ensuring timely processing and delivery.
- Maintain accurate information in SAP system, follow up on expeditor reports, and address urgent requests.
- Lead staff in daily operations, providing administrative and technical direction to achieve safe and efficient results.
- Establish and maintain continuous improvement work practices that align with the Marigold safety culture and strategic business plan initiatives.
- Perform duties and activities in a manner that conforms to all safety practices and other policies, procedures and standards that are established by the company or required by law.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Required Skills:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Projects, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).
- Strong understanding of purchasing, contracts, logistics and accounting concepts required.
- Knowledge of products within mining industry and SAP system preferred.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and handle the pressure of last-minute requests with little to no supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills; able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization, written and oral.
- Good negotiation skills.
- A good work ethic with the ability to work well with company and vendor personnel.
- Calm demeanour and level headed for trouble shooting and handling a variety of issues as they arise.
- Ability to develop and carry out policies and procedures.
- Understanding of other supply chain activities including Logistics/Inco Terms, Warehouse and proficient in cross functional knowledge (AP, Maintenance, Operations, etc.).
Required Experience:
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience working in a purchasing & contracts environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
- Experience working at a mine site, preferred.
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Who Are We?
SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, 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 Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing vendor and materials data maintenance, purchase order creation, delivery expediting, tendering activities, contract writing, monitoring compliance, and assisting in implementing procurement processes for the mine site.
Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:
The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in purchase order creation and processing, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, while obtaining necessary approvals and monitoring order status.
- Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms, utilizing pricing analysis and market research.
- Analyze procurement data to track spending, measure supplier performance, and prepare reports for stakeholders.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, regulations, and ethical standards, including supplier assessments and risk mitigation.
- Manage tendering process from document preparation to contract issuance, evaluating bids and participating in award decisions.
- Review technical specifications, develop procurement strategies, and select suitable bidders in collaboration with user departments.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost savings, implementing new tools and streamlining processes.
- Maintain contract agreements, ensure compliance with terms, and manage supplier relationships.
- Participate in tendering process, including document preparation, analysis, and contract issuance.
- Support compliance with policies, procedures, and reporting requirements, and adhere to safety practices.
- Perform procurement duties efficiently and ethically, considering price, quality, and operational requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership in managing internal and external relationships, including negotiation and dispute resolution.
- Review and initiate purchase orders based on requisitions, ensuring timely processing and delivery.
- Maintain accurate information in SAP system, follow up on expeditor reports, and address urgent requests.
- Lead staff in daily operations, providing administrative and technical direction to achieve safe and efficient results.
- Establish and maintain continuous improvement work practices that align with the Marigold safety culture and strategic business plan initiatives.
- Perform duties and activities in a manner that conforms to all safety practices and other policies, procedures and standards that are established by the company or required by law.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Required Skills:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Projects, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).
- Strong understanding of purchasing, contracts, logistics and accounting concepts required.
- Knowledge of products within mining industry and SAP system preferred.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and handle the pressure of last-minute requests with little to no supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal/relationship skills; able to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization, written and oral.
- Good negotiation skills.
- A good work ethic with the ability to work well with company and vendor personnel.
- Calm demeanour and level headed for trouble shooting and handling a variety of issues as they arise.
- Ability to develop and carry out policies and procedures.
- Understanding of other supply chain activities including Logistics/Inco Terms, Warehouse and proficient in cross functional knowledge (AP, Maintenance, Operations, etc.).
Required Experience:
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience working in a purchasing & contracts environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
- Experience working at a mine site, preferred.
SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Which mining and natural resources companies sponsor E-3 visas in Nevada?
Several large operators with Nevada mining assets have histories of sponsoring skilled foreign workers, including Barrick Gold (Carlin and Cortez complexes), Nevada Copper, Kinross Gold, and Lithium Americas. Larger multinationals with corporate infrastructure are more likely to have established visa sponsorship processes than smaller junior explorers, which may lack dedicated HR and legal resources for international hires.
Which cities in Nevada have the most mining and natural resources E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Elko is Nevada's primary mining hub, home to major gold operations in the Carlin Trend and Cortez Hills. Winnemucca and Battle Mountain also support significant extraction activity. Reno serves as the administrative and engineering headquarters for many companies operating across the state, making it a practical location for office-based mining roles in geology, engineering, and environmental management.
What types of mining and natural resources roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
E-3 sponsorship requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. In Nevada's mining sector, this typically covers roles such as mining engineer, geologist, metallurgist, environmental scientist, and geotechnical engineer. Site-based trade roles and general labor positions generally do not meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How do I find mining & natural resources E-3 sponsorship jobs in Nevada?
Migrate Mate is specifically built for international job seekers on work visas, including Australians seeking E-3 sponsorship. You can filter by state, visa type, and industry to find Nevada mining and natural resources roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. This saves significant time compared to manually screening postings where visa support is unstated or unclear.
Are there any Nevada-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in mining and natural resources?
Nevada's mining operations often involve remote site work across rural counties, which can affect job logistics but does not change E-3 eligibility requirements. The role and employer remain the key factors. Australian candidates should also be aware that some Nevada mining positions may require specific U.S. certifications or safety credentials, such as MSHA Part 48 training, which are separate from visa requirements and typically completed after hiring.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 mining & natural resources jobs in Nevada?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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