Goldstrike - Underground Paste Plant Operator

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Paste Plant Operator to join the Goldstrike Underground team. The role involves operating a process plant, producing paste backfill on surface, and supporting underground fill as geotechnical control. You will monitor circuits, handle reagents, record data, and assist QA laboratory work as needed.

MSHA Part 48 New Miner Training is required to be completed/refreshed prior to start date. Rotating night/day schedule is an essential function of this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in a processing facility preferred.
• Experience with high pressure/high temperature systems preferred.
• Experience in chemicals and reagents handling preferred.
• Direct mining/processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work area exams to identify safety issues and document conditions.
• Inspect routine equipment to identify defects and mitigate issues.
• Maintain circuit operating parameters within designated limits.
• Ensure sampling is conducted at designated intervals and documented.
• Operate circuits to meet regulatory requirements and stop/start equipment.
• Understand process flows and perform LOTO and troubleshooting.
• Work with team to complete tasks; rotate nights and days.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Process operation

Data logging

LOTO procedures

Problem solving

Job description

Position Description: Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Paste Plant Operator to join the Goldstrike Underground team. The successful applicant will learn to operate a process plant and produce paste backfill on surface which is then pumped underground as geotechnical control to fill voids left by underground mining excavation. The Paste Plant Operator will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: hydrocyclones, thickeners, vacuum disk filters, reagent handling, 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 and inspect all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly. When not operating the plant, the Process Operator will participate in quality control/quality assurance laboratory work to help ensure the product of the process is of the highest quality possible. The Process Operator is either qualified or willing to qualify to operate surface heavy equipment which supports the underground mines. MSHA Part 48 New Miner Training for Underground Mines is required to be completed/refreshed prior to start date.

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 one (1) year 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 mining/processing preferred