Turquoise Ridge -Supervisor Surface Operations (Dewatering)

Nevada Gold Mines; Nevada; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Dewatering Supervisor for our Surface operations to lead dewatering efforts, manage crews, and ensure safe, efficient water control and equipment maintenance. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Dewatering Department and Mine Superintendent to build a unified team.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 1+ years working with well fields and pumps; physical stamina and strong safety record are required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' experience with well fields, pumps, etc. required
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. required
• Taste and smell a change in environment odors required
• Ability to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms required
• Must be able to withstand exposure to heat and cold required
• Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity required
• Initiative, self-management, self-reliance; a sense of responsibility and ownership towards the job required
• Proven safe work record required
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job required

Responsibilities

• Ensuring water is removed prior to entering the open pit and/or extracting water out of the pit to enable mining to be undertaken.
• Plan and execute a variety of maintenance and project work.
• Operate specific equipment in order to complete tasks.
• Understand dewatering machinery needs with the ability to fabricate parts as needed to ensure timely start-up/ repairs of equipment.
• Maintain many well field sites within the region and their associated equipment.
• Liaise and maintain good communications with other members of the Dewatering Department and Mine Superintendent to develop a unified team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental permits.
• Responsible for a safe and clean work environment.
• Manage dewatering crews to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain Pit Pumps
• Maintain Well Fields
• Maintain dewatering lines
• Water monitoring
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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! Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Dewatering Supervisor at our Surface operations. The successful candidate liaison and maintain good communications with other members of the Dewatering Department and Mine Superintendent to develop a unified team. 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

• Ensuring water is removed prior to entering the open pit and/or extracting water out of the pit to enable mining to be undertaken.
• Plan and execute a variety of maintenance and project work.
• Operate specific equipment in order to complete tasks.
• Understand dewatering machinery needs with the ability to fabricate parts as needed to ensure timely start-up/ repairs of equipment.
• Maintain many well field sites within the region and their associated equipment.
• Liaise and maintain good communications with other members of the Dewatering Department and Mine Superintendent to develop a unified team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental permits.
• Responsible for a safe and clean work environment.
• Manage dewatering crews to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain Pit Pumps
• Maintain Well Fields
• Maintain dewatering lines
• Water monitoring
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1+ years' experience with well fields, pumps, etc. required
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. required
• Taste and smell a change in environment odors required
• Ability to hear sufficiently to distinguish various pitches of warning alarms required
• Must be able to withstand exposure to heat and cold required
• Acts in a manner that builds trust and demonstrates integrity required
• Initiative, self-management, self-reliance; a sense of responsibility and ownership towards the job required
• Proven safe work record required
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions required
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people required
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job required

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, 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.

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