Process Operator

Northern NV Jobs; Eureka (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

i-80 Gold Corp. is seeking a Process Operator at the Ruby Hill Mine in Eureka, Nevada. The role involves operating one or more-unit processes, reagent handling, monitoring equipment, and ensuring safe, accurate documentation and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have prior mining experience, be capable of operating a semi-automated circuit, and be willing to work day or night shifts with a strong teamwork ethic to support underground and surface operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior mining experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled ability as a process operator.
• Ability to operate a semi-automated circuit.
• Experience operating forklifts and/or mobile equipment.
• The ability to work both day shifts and night shifts.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Operation of one or more-unit processes
• Reagent mixing and handling
• Monitoring equipment performance
• Monitoring and controlling reagent, water and/or slurry flow rates
• Checking pumps and valves
• Demonstrating effective safety leadership within a team environment and promoting environmental awareness in all work or task related duties
• Ensuring required documentation, logs and reports are up to date and complete
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in work areas
• Conduct training and provide mentorship to new hires
• Working with and assisting the maintenance team (as required) to ensure equipment is in optimal operating condition to avoid unnecessary downtime or delays
• Promptly informing co-workers and supervisors of any recognized safety or operational issues
• Working with co-workers in a friendly and respectful manner
• Provide surface support for the underground operations as needed
• Performing other duties as required

Skills

Mining experience

Process operator

Forklift operation

Independent worker

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Mobile equipment

Job description

About Us

i-80 Gold Corp. is a Nevada-focused, mining company with a goal of achieving mid-tier gold producer status through the development of four new open pit and underground mining operations that will ultimately process ore at the Company’s central Lone Tree complex that includes an Autoclave. The Company’s primary goal is to build a self-sustaining, mid-tier, mining company with a peer-best growth platform by employing a methodical, capital disciplined and staged approach to minimize risk while also assessing and monitoring for accretive growth opportunities. For more information about i-80 Gold please visit our website: www.i80gold.com.

Position

Process Operator

Location

Ruby Hill Mine Eureka Nevada 721 US Hwy 50 west

Responsibilities

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Operation of one or more-unit processes
• Reagent mixing and handling
• Monitoring equipment performance
• Monitoring and controlling reagent, water and/or slurry flow rates
• Checking pumps and valves
• Demonstrating effective safety leadership within a team environment and promoting environmental awareness in all work or task related duties
• Ensuring required documentation, logs and reports are up to date and complete
• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in work areas
• Conduct training and provide mentorship to new hires
• Working with and assisting the maintenance team (as required) to ensure equipment is in optimal operating condition to avoid unnecessary downtime or delays
• Promptly informing co-workers and supervisors of any recognized safety or operational issues
• Working with co-workers in a friendly and respectful manner
• Provide surface support for the underground operations as needed
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications

• Prior mining experience strongly preferred
• Skilled ability as a process operator preferred
• Ability to operate a semi-automated circuit preferred
• Experience operating forklifts and/or mobile equipment
• The ability to work both day shifts and night shifts
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision