Carlin - Environmental Technician

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Company medical clinics

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Environmental Technician for our Carlin operation. You will gather environmental data and samples to support compliance reporting and use field instruments to monitor conditions.

The role requires outdoor work, strong documentation, and the ability to travel to remote sites. We offer comprehensive benefits and tools to support safe, sustainable work practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School diploma with ability to work outdoors in various weather.
• Strong written and verbal communication; reliable data recording and documentation.
• Ability to operate with little supervision in remote areas and travel to off-site locations.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental data and samples for compliance reporting.
• Use field instruments and equipment to gather data and monitor conditions.
• Ensure accurate field documentation and data entry into site databases.
• Inspect programs for compliance and coordinate with labs as needed.
• Travel to remote areas and support site personnel in environmental tasks.
• Handle equipment and transport samples under chain-of-custody requirements.

Skills

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Data entry and documentation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Field instruments

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in becoming part of a company whose vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people?

Position Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you interested in becoming part of a company whose vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people?

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Environmental Technician to join our Carlin operation in Carlin. The successful candidate will collect environmental data and samples necessary for environmental compliance reporting.

At Nevada Gold Mines 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!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by consistently following safe work practices, adhering to site safety standards, and conducting all environmental field activities in a safe and responsible manner
• Collect environmental data and samples necessary for environmental compliance reporting.
• Use a variety of instruments and equipment to gather data and conduct monitoring.
• Conduct inspections required by various compliance programs.
• Ensure accurate documentation of sample collection and data.
• Enter field data into appropriate environmental databases.
• Review work orders and collaborate with third-part environmental labs to ensure collected samples adhere to required standards and procedures.
• Verify data received from third-party labs is properly uploaded to site database and troubleshoot with the lab as needed.
• Manage analytical data within the site database.
• Provide training for site personnel, where necessary.
• Travel to remote areas on and off site to collect samples and monitoring data.
• Troubleshoot sampling equipment, pumps, weather stations, transducers, etc.
• Courier collected samples to and from site under chain of custody documentation.
• Provide fluid communication within the Environmental Team and with external stakeholders.
• This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet, or icy ground and the ability to lift 50 or more pounds consistently and safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others required.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors throughout the year in a variety of weather conditions required.
• Ability and willingness to work alone with little supervision in remote areas required.
• Ability to follow procedures and accurately record observations required.
• Ability to safely and responsibly handle vehicles and navigate dirt roads in a variety of weather conditions required.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously required.Ability to drive results and ensure completion of time sensitive deadlines required.
• Demonstrated ability to care for equipment required.
• Previous experience in hydrology data collection, databases, field instrumentation and electronics preferred.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

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

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

About The Team

Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick's Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, 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.