Turquoise Ridge - Process Maintenance Technician

Careermine; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Process Maintenance Technician for Turquoise Ridge operations in Nevada. You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Ball and SAG mills, gear boxes and agitators, centrifugal pumps, vibrating screens, and related conveying equipment.

The role requires a strong safety record, millwright trade experience with welding, and the ability to work in a team on a rotating night/day schedule. Physical stamina and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent safety and attendance record required.
• Millwright or similar trade with welding/mechanical experience required.
• Housekeeping standards maintained to a high level required.
• Team-based maintenance experience required.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision required.
• Capable of working in adverse weather conditions required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics and pneumatics required.
• Skilled in mild steel cutting and position welding required.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mills, gear boxes and agitators, pumps, screens and conveyors.
• Maintain crushers and conveyor systems; service fixed/mobile structures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety record

Millwright experience

Welding/metalwork

Mechanical hydraulics/pneumatics

ConVEYORS/CRUSHERS experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Vibration/oil analysis understanding

Precision alignment techniques

Job description

Position Description

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you! Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Process Maintenance Technician to join our Turquoise Ridge operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs of Ball and SAG mills, gear boxes and agitators, centrifugal pumps, vibrating screens, process crushing and conveying maintenance. 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

• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs of Ball and SAG mills, gear boxes and agitators, centrifugal pumps, vibrating screens, process crushing and conveying maintenance
• Perform crushing and conveying maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to: cone, gyratory, and jaw crushers and several types and configurations of conveyor belting structures, both fixed and mobile
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent safety and attendance record required
• Millwright, or similar, with welding and/or mechanical experience required
• Housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level required
• Willing to work in a team-based maintenance organization required
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and work with minimum supervision required
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions required
• Basic knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics required
• Skilled in mild steel cutting and position welding required
• Ability to lift at least fifty (50) pounds required
• Excellent verbal, written, and radio communication skills required
• Ability to perform the essential functions of this position required
• Experience with conveyors, chutes, crushers, rollers, pulleys, and bearings preferred
• Experience with preventative maintenance and repairs of Ball and SAG mills, gear boxes and agitators, centrifugal pumps, vibrating screens preferred
• Understanding of basic oil analysis, thermography and vibration analysis preferred
• Understanding of precision alignment techniques preferred
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.