Mining Process Operator – Gold Processing

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

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.