Turquoise Ridge - Open Pit Electrician

Nevada Gold Mines; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Open Pit Electrician to join the Open Pit Maintenance team in Nevada. The successful candidate will maintain and repair electrical systems on various heavy equipment, switchgear, and HV cables while performing other related electrical duties.

Two years of open pit electrical experience, PLC and high-voltage repair skills, and the ability to read blueprints are preferred. Relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus may be offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Two years electrical experience in open pit mining preferred.
• Industrial electrical experience preferred.
• Experience with PLC SL504, motor control circuits, high-voltage cable repairs preferred.
• Experience maintaining electrical systems on P&H 200XPA/B shovels, 685E and 930E trucks preferred.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and use test equipment preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• MSHA electrical cards preferred.
• Strong communication with all levels of management required.
• Ability to perform essential functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate.
• Good attendance and performance records.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems on P&H 2800XPA/B and 4100 XPB/C shovels, 930E and 830E haul trucks, 795F and 282 Liebherr trucks, HV Switchgear, HV cable repairs.
• Miscellaneous electrical duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Open pit electrical

Industrial electrical

PLC SL504

HV cable repair

Read electrical blueprints

Test equipment

Hand tools

MSHA cards

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attendance

Rotating schedule

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Open Pit Electrician to join the Open Pit Maintenance team.

Position Description

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Open Pit Electrician to join the Open Pit Maintenance team. The successful candidate will maintain and repair electrical systems on P&H 2800XPA/B and 4100 XPB/C electric shovels, 930E and 830E Komatsu Haul Trucks, 795F and 282 Liebherr haul trucks, HV Switchgear, HV cable repairs and miscellaneous electrical duties; perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical systems on P&H 2800XPA/B and 4100 XPB/C electric shovels, 930E and 830E Komatsu Haul Trucks, 795F and 282 Liebherr haul trucks, HV Switchgear, and HV cable repairs
• Miscellaneous electrical duties
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years electrical experience in an open pit mining environment preferred
• Industrial electrical experience preferred
• Experience with programmable logic controls (PLC) SL504, motor controls circuits, high-voltage cable repairs preferred
• Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems on P&H 200XPA/B shovels, 685E, and 930E electric haul trucks preferred
• Ability to read electrical blueprints and utilize test equipment preferred
• Ability to utilize basic hand tools required
• MSHA electrical cards preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Qualified candidates who meet the required experience and technical criteria may be eligible for relocation assistance (for out-of-area hires) and/or a sign-on bonus upon joining Nevada Gold Mines.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.