Cortez - Process Electrical & Instrumentation Planner

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Opportunity for impact

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Process Electrical Planner for the Cortez operation in Elko, Nevada. In this role, you will develop job plans, manage budgets, and ensure that maintenance processes are efficiently executed. You will work closely with teams to optimize resources and schedule necessary maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft Office, SAP, and relevant electrical equipment, along with a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
• Experience using SAP and Xeras (or similar zero-based budgeting tool) preferred.
• Ability to maintain pumping and piping equipment and electrical instrumentation preferred.
• Experience working from blueprints and drawings preferred.
• Excellent safety and attendance record required.

Responsibilities

• Develop SJPs for routine maintenance activities per corporate standards.
• Manage budgets and forecasts.
• Process month-end accruals and report on cost performance.
• Build one-time job plans for maintenance work.
• Implement analyses in the Ivara work-management tool.
• Ensure routine maintenance SJPs and safety information are maintained in SAP.
• Review and approve invoices for payment.
• Coordinate with other operations for plant shutdowns.
• Assist in planning and coordinating shutdowns.
• Update work orders status in SAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP experience

Experience with electrical instrumentation

Tools

Xeras

Job description

Position Overview

We have an opportunity for you! 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 and to leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. The role is Process Electrical Planner at our Cortez operation. The successful candidate will manage, coach, lead, and mentor a maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilize SJPs (Standard Job Plans) for routine maintenance activities per corporate standards
• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts
• Process month‑end accruals, reclasses, and report on month‑end cost performance
• Build and coordinate one‑time job plans for maintenance work required due to operational changes, statutory requirement changes, or equipment improvements
• Support the sophisticated maintenance strategy development program by implementing analyses in the Ivara work‑management tool
• Continuously review, seek feedback, and optimize resources, parts, tooling, task list, safety information, risk assessment, and staging approach related to SJPs
• Ensure that routine maintenance SJPs, safety information, drawings and PM activities are uploaded and maintained in SAP
• Review and approve invoices for payment
• Liaise with supply chain to expedite parts and contractor labor. Interact with other operations and maintenance personnel to schedule plant shutdowns
• Communicate with maintenance supervisors to plan, estimate, and identify the proper labor, services, and skills. Assist with the design, planning, and coordination of shutdowns
• Update and maintain status of work orders in SAP
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Previous experience using SAP and Xeras (or similar zero‑based budgeting tool) preferred
• Demonstrated ability/experience in maintaining pumping and piping equipment as well as electrical instrumentation equipment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work from blueprints and drawings preferred
• Excellent safety and attendance record required

Benefits

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact
• 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 Nevada Gold Mine locations
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer