Underground Miner I: Safe, Hands-On Operations

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Miner I Tech 3 or higher to join our Exodus Underground Operations teams. The role emphasizes safe operation of equipment and strict adherence to Loss Control and environmental policies, with emphasis on teamwork and compliance with H&S regulations.

The position requires performing pre-operation inspections, understanding conveyors, haul trucks and related tasks, and a rotating schedule of nights and days.

Qualifications

• Comply with Loss Control, Environmental, and NGM policies and procedures.
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Teamwork.
• Work Practices.
• Perform preop inspections on all pieces of equipment and machinery prior to use.
• SKILLS – 8 OF 11 ARE REQUIRED. OF THE 8, TRUCKING AND UTILITIES ARE MANDATORY.
• Haul Truck Operation - Demonstrate the requirements to perform a proper heading inspection and preoperational checks; demonstrate the ability to suppress airborne dust; receive muck safely; safe ramp travel; proper muck dumping.
• Conveyor Operation - Demonstrate inspection, pre-operational checks, lock-out/tag-out, identify worn components, PPE, monitor conveyor, clear plugged chutes safely.
• Backfill mixing (Chukar only)
• Slickline (optional) - demonstrate workplace inspection, pre operational checks, safe startup, lock-out/tag out, mixer truck placement, hazard recognition, cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various pieces of hand, powered or mobile equipment to meet site production goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Pre-operation inspections

Equipment operation

Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Underground Miner I Tech 3 or higher to join our Exodus Underground Operations teams. The role emphasizes safe operation of equipment and strict adherence to Loss Control and environmental policies, with emphasis on teamwork and compliance with H&S regulations.

The position requires performing pre-operation inspections, understanding conveyors, haul trucks and related tasks, and a rotating schedule of nights and days.