Leeville - Underground Trainee; Tech or Higher

Overview

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an Underground Miner I Tech 3 or higher to join our Underground Operations teams at Nevada Gold Mines.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. 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.

• Safely operate various pieces of hand, powered or mobile equipment to meet site production goals.

• Comply with Loss Control (HSLP), Environmental, and NGM policies and procedures.
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Teamwork.
• Work Practices.
• Perform preop inspections on all pieces of equipment and machinery prior to use.
• SKILLS – 8 OF 11 ARE REQUIRED. OF THE 8, TRUCKING AND UTILITIES ARE MANDATORY.
• Haul Truck Operation — demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper heading inspection; preoperational checks; ability to suppress airborne dust; receive muck safely; safe ramp travel; dump muck safely.
• Back filling.
• Rock breaker (Leeville only) optional.
• Conveyor Operation — demonstrate heading inspection, pre-operational checks, lock-out/tag-out, worn/defective components, PPE, monitoring, clearing plugged chutes safely.
• Backfill mixing (Chukar only).
• Slickline optional — demonstrate workplace inspection, pre-operational checks, safe startup, lock-out/tag-out, securing/placing mixer truck, hazard recognition, shutdown and cleanup.
• Water Truck Operation.
• Dewatering – sumps/pumps operation.
• Wash Bay Operation.
• Utilities.
• Nipper.
• The above duties are representative of the nature and level of work and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%). It combines significant assets across Nevada to create the world’s largest gold-producing complex. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold per year. The operation comprises eight mines with infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets:
Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Thank you for your application; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.