Turquoise Ridge - Open Pit Mine Maintenance Technician

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Turquoise Ridge Surface Maintenance department in Winnemucca, NV. This role supports a busy mining operation and works closely with surface crews to keep equipment available and safe to operate.

Reporting to the Open Pit Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform routine maintenance, inspections, and parts orders, while following strict safety and environmental guidelines. A minimum of 2 years' maintenance experience is required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment (preferred)
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics (required)
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision (required)
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people (required)
• Experience handling tires (preferred)
• Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions (required)
• Lift at least 50 lbs. (required)
• Proven safe work record with courageous leadership values (required)
• Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attaining safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals (required)
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level (required)
• Good written and verbal communication skills (required)

Responsibilities

• Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets
• Maintain shop areas, tooling and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in hazard identification processes
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic mechanics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Safety

Communication

Tire handling

Physical effort

Teamwork

Housekeeping

Job description

Position Description:

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

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Maintenance Technician in our Turquoise Ridge Surface 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 and Qualifications:

• Works as a team member
• Works effectively with other crews
• Demonstrate safe and environmentally sound work practices
• Preventative Maintenance - Maintain shop hose reels, operate fuel islands, Operate fuel/lube trucks, Know what oil goes in each compartment - Refer to appropriate service manual, Select proper oil weight, Determine if engine should be running or shut off for proper oil level, Clean fittings and machine area before adding oil, Add oil to proper level, Insure oil hose fitting is capped and stored properly
• Equipment Operation - Rigging techniques - Identify the weight of object being picked, Select proper rigging, Inspect rigging, Verify capacity of equipment used to make the pick, Inspect equipment, Select proper picking points, Proper attachment of rigging, Use a tag line if needed, Use proper hand signals for lifting, Maintain proper positioning during pick, Inspect, clean and return rigging to storage area
• Computer/Manuals - Build sample labels and take oil samples, Order parts from warehouse, Create work orders, Create warehouse requisitions, Enter work order text, Enter allocated labor
• Works effectively with other departments
• Electrical - Replace lights. The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role

Reporting to an Open Pit Maintenance Supervisor, the Mechanic is responsible for the following.

• Complete routine maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring the availability and safe functioning of large mining, support equipment fleets
• Maintain shop areas, tooling and service vehicles to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Perform daily pre-shift work inspections and participate in individual and group hazard identification processes
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two (2) plus years of experience in maintenance of mobile, farm, trucking, aircraft, military or support equipment preferred
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics required
• Ability to work safely and effectively with minimal supervision required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
• Experience handling tires preferred
• Ability to accomplish strenuous physical labor under all weather conditions required
• Lift at least 50 lbs. required
• Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model required
• Ability to be an initial team member in a growing, fast paced environment, and support team in attainment of safety, environmental, equipment protection and production goals with a proven safety record required
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level required
• Good written and verbal communication skills required

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Job Identification 236998

Posting Date 2025-10-22

Job Schedule Full time

Job Category Maintenance

Locations Winnemucca, NV, United States