Underground Instrumentation Tech — Shift Roles & Growth

Careermine

Winnemucca (NV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
401k with employer match
Paid time off
Company clinics

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance team at Turquoise Ridge in Winnemucca, NV. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems to keep mining operations safe and productive.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of instrumentation/electrical experience, PLC/VFD expertise, and a strong safety record.

Qualifications

  • Minimum four years of electrical/instrumentation experience.
  • Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot instrumentation circuits.
  • Experience with PLC controls, troubleshooting, and programming; VFDs.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow instructions.
  • Capable of collaborating with maintenance and operations teams.
  • Strong safety record and adherence to safety programs.
  • Willing to work rotating night/day shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of power distribution centers, switchgear, motors, controls, process controls and instrumentation.
  • Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and callouts as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Electrical instrumentation
Read blueprints
PLC controls
VFDs
Team collaboration
Safety compliance
Shift work

Education

4 years instrumentation/electrical experience

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance team at Turquoise Ridge in Winnemucca, NV. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems to keep mining operations safe and productive.

The ideal candidate has at least four years of instrumentation/electrical experience, PLC/VFD expertise, and a strong safety record.

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