Golden Sunlight - Technician, Processing Maintenance - Electrical (Electrician)

Nevada Gold Mines; Whitehall (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Barrick, a leading gold mining company, invites qualified electricians to join our Nevada Gold Mines site. You will perform electrical repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance across the processing plant, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires interpreting schematics and control data, and proficient use of Ellipse for work orders and parts management. A rotating days schedule is an essential function of this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical repair, installation, inspection and preventive maintenance in an industrial plant.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, blueprints and related instrumentation data sheets.
• Knowledge of NEC and high voltage equipment up to 15 kV; basic conduit and layout skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical repairs and maintenance across plant equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental regulations, Barrick policies.
• Create and review work orders in Ellipse; manage equipment history and parts procurement.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems and field instruments; operate PLCs and DCS components.
• Demonstrate knowledge of VFDs, motors, instrumentation, and process control loops.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

VFD knowledge

Instrumentation and process control

Reading schematics/PNIDs

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Tools

Ellipse

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

At Barrick, 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 And Qualifications

• Works as a team member.
• Perform electrical repairs, installations, inspections and preventive maintenance of electrical lines, machinery and equipment throughout the plant.
• Comply with State and Federal safety and environmental regulations and Barrick policies and procedures.
• Works as a team member.
• Computer manuals - Create and research existing work orders in Ellipse. Read, comprehend, and interpret instrumentation data sheets, schematics, P&IDs, blue prints and instructional guides. Demonstrate basic knowledge of computers. Demonstrate the ability to load and run equipment-specific software. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & Power point). Use Ellipse to procure parts from warehouse and review and enter equipment history.
• Construction and code - Read, comprehend, and interpret the National Electric Code and install and maintain according to this guideline. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of installation and design of electrical equipment circuits up to 15 KV. Possess basic construction skills. Possess basic conduit fitting and layout skills (run rise offset, laterals, and saddles).
• Troubleshooting and repair - Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including basic wiring, circuit installation, cables and switch gear up to 15 KV. Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and install lighting fixture, welders, grinder and power tools. Possess basic knowledge of control systems. Troubleshoot and repair field instruments and devices.
• Programmable logic controllers - Demonstrate general knowledge and theory of operation for a PLC. Demonstrate basic troubleshooting and repair of PLC and associated auxiliary components. Identify components of a PLC and their function. Navigate ladder logic and identify faults. Demonstrate general knowledge of DCS and auxiliary components.
• Variable frequency drives - Demonstrate general knowledge and theory of a VFD. Troubleshoot and repair VFD and demonstrate knowledge of associated components. Identify components of a VFD and their function. Navigate the programming screen and identify faults.
• Motors - Possess basic motor knowledge to troubleshoot, repair, inspect and install electric motors. Demonstrate general knowledge of motor control starters and associated components.
• Instrumentation and process control - Demonstrate general knowledge of flow, pressure, temperature, level, PH, and devices. Demonstrate general knowledge of control loops - automatic, manual, and cascade. Effectively troubleshoot and repair process instruments. Demonstrate general knowledge of process circuits, and their interaction with the process control instruments. Demonstrate general knowledge of control valves. Maintain accurate documentation and effective communication for installations, calibrations, and modifications of instruments.
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
• Proficiency in all required areas (internal) or equivalent experience (external).
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of days is an essential function of this role.

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, 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.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Barrick is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• 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 an projects 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.