Leeville - Underground Trainee (Tech 2 or Higher)

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Underground Trainee Tech 2 or higher to join our Underground Operations teams in Elko, NV. This role supports a rotating schedule of nights and days, operating a variety of underground equipment to meet production targets while complying with safety, health, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities include performing pre-operation inspections, adhering to lock-out/tag-out procedures, and safely handling muck, rock, and other materials.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and safe work practices are required.
• Perform pre-operation inspections on equipment.
• Operate underground equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Familiarity with lock-out/tag-out procedures and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate hand, powered, or mobile equipment to meet production goals.
• Comply with Loss Control, Environmental, and NGM policies.
• Haul truck, conveyor, or related equipment as assigned.
• Perform preop inspections and ensure safe operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Pre-op inspections

Equipment operation

Conveyor operation

Lock-out/tag-out

Rockbreaker (Leeville)

Tools

PPE compliance

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

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

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Underground Trainee Tech 2 or higher to join our Underground Operations teams.

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

Safely operate various pieces of hand, powered or mobile equipment to meet site production goals.

Qualifications

• Comply with Loss Control (HSLP), Environmental, and NGM policies and procedures.
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Teamwork.
• Work Practices.
• Perform preop inspections on all pieces of equipment and machinery prior to use.
• SKILLS – 8 OF 11 ARE REQUIRED. OF THE 8, TRUCKING AND UTILITIES ARE MANDATORY.
• Haul Truck Operation * Demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper heading inspection. - Demonstrate the ability to perform a preoperational checks - Demonstrate the ability to suppress airborne dust as required. - Demonstrate the ability to receive muck in a safe and efficient manner. - Demonstrate knowledge of safe ramp travel with regards to traffic and pedestrians - Demonstrate the ability to dump muck in a safe and efficient manner
• Backfilling
• Rockbreaker (Leeville only) optional
• Conveyor Operation * Demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper heading inspection. - Demonstrate the ability to perform pre operational checks - Demonstrate the ability follow the required lock-out/tag-out procedure - Demonstrate the ability to identify worn or defective components - Demonstrate knowledge of the required PPE for all aspects of the task - Demonstrate ability to monitor conveyor while in operation - Demonstrate the requirements to clear plugged chutes in a safe and efficient manner.
• Backfill mixing (Chukar only)
• Slickline * optional - Demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper workplace inspection - Demonstrate the ability to perform pre operational checks - Demonstrate the safe start up of the slickline - Demonstrate knowledge of the lock-out / tag out procedure - Demonstrates securing and proper placement of the mixer truck - Demonstrate the ability to recognize workplace hazards - Demonstrate the ability to shut down, wash out and clean up slickline safely.
• Water Truck Operation
• Dewatering – sumps/pumps operation
• Wash Bay Operation
• Utilities
• Nipper
• The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all-inclusive.

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

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 mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

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.