Carlin - Process Operator (Tech 3 or Higher)

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401k with company contribution

Paid time off and employee programs

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Tech 3 Technician to join our Carlin Process Operations team. You will help operate grinding and crushing circuits, carbon-in-leach, elution, autoclaves, roasters, thickeners, boilers, and water systems, ensuring safe, efficient performance and strict adherence to operating parameters.

You will inspect equipment, monitor flows, perform routine maintenance, document data, and support a rotating schedule of days and nights.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions including extreme temperatures.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven safety and attendance record.
• 3–5 years' experience in a processing facility preferred.
• Knowledge of high temperature/high pressure systems preferred.
• Direct experience working in the Process or Mining environment preferred.
• Experience in handling chemicals and reagents preferred.
• Experience in other phases of gold ore processing preferred.
• Perform all Tech 2 duties proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work area exam for assigned area(s) to identify substandard conditions and correct them.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify defects and mitigate issues.
• Perform detailed equipment inspections, document deficiencies, generate work requests.
• Maintain circuit operating parameters within designated limits.
• Ensure sampling is conducted at designated intervals and results documented.
• Operate assigned circuit(s) to meet site requirements and regulations.
• Start/stop all components or equipment as needed.
• Understand process flows and perform LOTO and troubleshooting actions.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Process operations

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Lockout/Tagout

Shift work

Chemical handling

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

Position Description

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Tech 3 Technician to join our Carlin Process Operations team!

As part of the Process Operations team, the successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: grinding circuits (wet/dry), crushing circuits (jaw/gyro/cone), carbon-in-leach, resin-in-leach, elution (carbon/resin), autoclaves, roasters, thickeners, boilers, water treatment systems, off gas/gas handling, reagent handling, electrowinning, retort/induction furnaces, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data, proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring/controlling water and slurry flows, reagent addition, checking conveyors, pumps, valves, piping and other equipment, making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain operating parameters within limits. Inspect and check all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly. Maintains housekeeping and circuit cleanliness to ensure safe operation.

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct work area exam for assigned area(s) to identify substandard conditions that may pose a danger to personnel and take necessary steps to correct identified substandard conditions and document all noted conditions not corrected by the end of shift
• Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify conditions or defects that may impact employee safety, environmental compliance, property damage or reliability of equipment and take necessary steps to mitigate defects. (Make basic repairs if employee has training, skill, and knowledge or generate work request in work management system.)
• Conduct detailed equipment inspections as assigned, document deficiencies and generate work requests. (Safety equipment and plant equipment)
• Maintain circuit operating parameters within designated limits
• Ensure all sampling is conducted at designated intervals, accurately processed, and results documented as defined by procedure
• Operate assigned circuit(s) within specified standards to ensure federal/state/local/site requirements/regulations
• Stop and start all components or equipment in system.
• Understand process flows and equipment fundamentals to properly execute LOTO, & trouble shooting actions as required
• Work with team members to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position, including working in hot or cold weather conditions required
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work with minimum supervision required
• Proven safety and attendance record required
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in a processing facility preferred
• Knowledge of high pressure/high temperature systems preferred
• Direct experience working in the Process or Mining environment preferred
• Experience in handling chemicals and reagents preferred
• Experience in other phases of gold ore processing preferred
• Perform all Tech 2 duties proficiently.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

About Nevada Gold Mines

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 and copper 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.