Carlin - Process Maintenance Instrumentation Technician

Barrick Gold Corporation; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrick Gold Corporation in Carlin, NV seeks an electrical/instrumentation technician to maintain and troubleshoot power distribution, switchgear, motors, and process controls. The role requires reading blueprints and following instructions with minimal supervision, and involves shift work, overtime, and callouts.

Candidate should have at least two years of electrical/instrumentation experience, with PLC controls and VFD exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of electrical and instrumentation experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions.
• Some experience with PLC controls, troubleshooting and programming and VFDs preferred.
• Must meet essential functions and work with maintenance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of power distribution centers, switchgear, motors and instrumentation.
• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and callouts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

PLC controls

VFD familiarity

Team collaboration

Self supervision

Education

Trade school or equivalent training

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Safely and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of power distribution centers, switchgear, motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation


• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and callouts


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience performing electrical and instrumentation duties required. May substitute two (2) years of trade school or equivalent training for two years of the required experience


• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation circuits is required


• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, follow instructions, and provide feedback is required


• Some experience with PLC controls, troubleshooting and programming as well as experience with variable frequency drives is preferred


• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job required


• Capable and willing to work with maintenance and operational teams required


• Good safety record and ability to work with various safetyprograms required


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