Turquoise Ridge - Underground Mobile Maintenance Welder

Barrick Gold Corporation; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Welder – Mobile Maintenance at Turquoise Ridge in Nevada to weld, fabricate, and repair components on the mobile mining equipment fleet. You will help maintain haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, and drills to OEM specifications and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has AWS certification or equivalent, 2+ years of mining/welding experience, and proficiency in MIG, TIG, and arc welding with the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of welding experience in mining or heavy equipment environment
• AWS certification or equivalent required
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick welding
• Ability to read blueprints and OEM specifications
• Must lift and carry 50 pounds and work with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabrication, and repair on mobile mining equipment (haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, drills) using MIG, TIG, arc, and brazing
• Perform line boring and take precise measurements
• Diagnose wear, cracks, and damage; complete repairs to OEM/site specs
• Fabricate and install replacement parts, guards, brackets, ladders, and supports
• Perform preventative welding maintenance to minimize downtime
• Operate cutting and AIR ARC gouging equipment safely
• Complete accurate work orders and maintenance records
• Coordinate with mechanics and supervisors to prioritize repairs
• Maintain a clean, organized welding shop and tools
• Other duties as required

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Self-directed

Team oriented

Safety-conscious

Education

AWS certification 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 Welder to join our Mobile Maintenance department 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.

The Welder – Mobile Maintenance is responsible for welding, fabricating, and repairing components on the mobile mining equipment fleet, including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, and drill rigs. This role ensures mobile equipment is maintained to a safe and reliable standard, supporting fleet availability and minimizing unplanned downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, fabrication, and repair on mobile mining equipment (haul trucks, loaders, dozers, graders, drills) using a variety of processes including MIG, TIG, stick/manual arc, and brazing
• Perform line boring on various types of equipment and take precise measurements.
• Diagnose structural wear, cracking, and damage on mobile equipment components and complete repairs to OEM and site specifications
• Fabricate and install replacement parts, guards, brackets, ladders, and structural supports for the mobile equipment fleet
• Perform preventative and scheduled welding maintenance to minimize unplanned equipment downtime
• Operate cutting and AIR ARC gouging equipment safely and effectively
• Complete accurate work orders and maintenance records for all welding and repair activities
• Coordinate with mechanics, supervisors, and maintenance planners to prioritize repairs and support fleet availability
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe welding shop, tools, and work area
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years’ welding experience in a mining, heavy equipment, or industrial environment preferred
• AWS certification or equivalent trade qualification required
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and stick (manual arc) welding required
• Personal hand tools required
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics, and interpret OEM repair specifications required
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds required
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, team orientated, and work with minimum supervision required
• Proven safety record required
• Excellent attendance record required
• Willingness to work in adverse conditions required
• The ability to work a rotating schedule of days and nights is an essential function of this role

Work Experience

Essential

• Prior welding experience on mobile or heavy equipment
• Prior line boring experience.
• Experience working in a mining or industrial maintenance environment
• Experience operating cutting and AIR ARC gouging equipment

Desirable

• Prior experience welding on haul trucks, shovels, or drill rigs
• Experience working in a union or non-union heavy equipment maintenance shop
• Prior Mine Maintenance experience

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Barrick locations

About Nevada Gold Mines

Nevada Gold Mines is a joint venture between Barrick Gold Corporation (61.5%) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (38.5%), combining their significant assets across Nevada to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world and realize the full potential of these mines through synergies and best-in-class operational improvements.

The massive mining operation comprises 8 mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities that produced an estimated 4 million ounces of gold in 2018. Three of these assets are Tier One gold mines: Barrick’s Cortez; the combination of Barrick’s Goldstrike and Newmont Goldcorp’s Carlin; and the combination of Barrick’s Turquoise Ridge and Newmont Goldcorp’s Twin Creeks. In addition, Barrick’s Goldrush-Fourmile project has the potential to become the fourth Tier One asset in this portfolio. The new JV is expected to generate around $5 billion in cost savings over the next five years. Nevada Gold Mines is operated by Barrick.

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