Turquoise Ridge - Underground Instrumentation Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Career opportunities

Diversity and equal opportunity

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance team at Turquoise Ridge. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and power systems in an underground mining environment.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, PLC/variable frequency drive troubleshooting, and working with maintenance teams on safety and efficiency. A strong safety record and ability to work rotating shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience performing electrical and instrumentation duties.
• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation circuits.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, follow instructions, and provide feedback.
• Must have PLC controls, troubleshooting and programming as well as experience with variable frequency drives.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Capable and willing to work with maintenance and operational teams.
• Good safety record and ability to work with various safety programs.
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Underground Instrumentation Supervisor, the Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the following:
• Safety and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of power distribution centers, switchgear, motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation
• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and callouts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical work

Instrumentation

PLC controls

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Shift work

Education

Trade school or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial controls

Job description

Job Description

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

Position Description

Job 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 an Underground Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance team at Turquoise Ridge. 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

Reporting to the Underground Instrumentation Supervisor, the Underground Instrumentation Technician is responsible for the following:

• Safety and effectively perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of power distribution centers, switchgear, motors and controls, process controls and instrumentation
• Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, and callouts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of experience performing electrical and instrumentation duties required. (May substitute two (2) years of trade school or equivalent training for two years of the required experience)
• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot electrical/instrumentation circuits is required
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, follow instructions, and provide feedback is required
• Must have experience with PLC controls, troubleshooting and programming as well as experience with variable frequency drives is required
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of this job is required
• Capable and willing to work with maintenance and operational teams required
• Good safety record and ability to work with various safety programs required
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role 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 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.