Portal Mines - Underground Mobile Maintenance Mechanic

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Mobile Maintenance Helper to join their Underground Maintenance department in Elko, Nevada. The ideal candidate will have strong abilities in pump maintenance, welding, and effective collaboration with other crews. You will be responsible for ensuring safety and maintaining productivity.

With a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as ongoing opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those eager to develop within the mining industry.

Qualifications

• Must be able to disassemble & reassemble the wet end of a centrifugal pump.
• Ability to follow directions and complete quality work.
• Experience with basic welding tasks and related shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member within the Underground Maintenance department.
• Maintains a high level of productivity and safety compliance.
• Repair/replace broken pipes, valves, and clamps as required.

Skills

Team collaboration

Welding ability

Use of basic measurement tools

Pipefitting and fabricating

Pump maintenance knowledge

Tools

Drill press

Grinder

Impact tools

Overhead cranes

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

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Mobile Maintenance Helper with our Underground Maintenance department.

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 & Qualifications

• Works as a team member.
• Works effectively with other crews and departments.
• Employee consistently follows all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains the ability to follow directions and complete quality work.
• Employee maintains a high level of productivity.
• Pumps – Must be able to disassemble & reassemble the wet end of a centrifugal pump, must know pump terminology and component identification, and must know how to properly set drive components.
• Shop Equipment, Tools & Skills – Must be able to complete basic welding tasks, demonstrate ability to use a drill press, grinder, hydraulic press/portapower, impact tools, basic measurement tools (square, tape measure, level), identify and read a bolt torque and drill & tap chart, operate overhead cranes, bearing and seal replacement and proper setting.
• Pipefitting and fabricating – Replace broken lines (HDPE, steel, or rubber lined), repair/replace valves and clamps.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, a company match share purchase program, and much more.
• 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 the organization.

Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.