Underground Geotechnical Technician – QA/QC & Instrumentation

Careermine; Carlin (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Stock purchase plans

Career growth opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Underground Engineering Technician for the Leeville operations to provide technical support and QA/QC for underground needs. The role supports the Engineering Department Support Group to deliver results safely and sustainably.

The successful candidate will contribute to QA/QC of ground support, installation and maintenance of underground instrumentation, and participate in safety audits and training while maintaining testing records.

Qualifications

• Previous blasting experience preferred.
• Meet federal and state eligibility requirements on handling explosives.
• Valid Nevada driver’s license required.
• Explosive handling experience in a mining environment preferred.
• Heavy equipment operating experience preferred.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Excellent verbal, written, and radio communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Satisfactory safety, performance, and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective, timely delivery of technical support and QA/QC needs for underground operations by enabling the Engineering Department Support Group to meet business goals.
• QA/QC of ground support (shotcrete and CRF strength testing, bolt pulls, gradation analyses, shotcrete slump testing).
• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reporting of underground instrumentation.
• Participation in safety audits, training, and scheduling.
• Maintenance of all testing records, in both paper and digital format.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

QA/QC

Safety audits

Explosives handling

Heavy equipment

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is hiring an Underground Engineering Technician for the Leeville operations to provide technical support and QA/QC for underground needs. The role supports the Engineering Department Support Group to deliver results safely and sustainably.

The successful candidate will contribute to QA/QC of ground support, installation and maintenance of underground instrumentation, and participate in safety audits and training while maintaining testing records.