Leeville - Underground Fixed Maintenance Mechanic (Tech 4 or Higher)

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 an Underground Fixed Maintenance Technician to join our Leeville Underground Operations team.

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 Fixed Maintenance General Supervisor, the Fixed Maintenance Technician, is responsible for the following:

Qualifications:

• Works as a team member.
• Works effectively with other crews and departments.
• Employee consistently follows all safety and company policies and procedures.
• Maintains the ability to follow directions & to complete quality work.
• Employee maintains a high level of productivity and demonstrates ability to learn.
• Offers constructive solutions to problems and issues.
• Pumps - Complete rebuild of a centrifugal, rotary, and or diaphragm pump, troubleshoot pump issues, know how to change out and set impeller clearances on pumps, must be able to install a mechanical seal.
• Shop Equipment, Tools, & Skills - Basic Knowledge of Laser Coupler Alignment, must know how to check for run out and end play, must be able to read, comprehend, interpret blueprints & instruction manuals.
• Pipefitting and fabricating - Demonstrate how to fuse HDPE pipe, must possess basic pipe fitting and layout skills.
• Backfill Systems - Must be able to troubleshoot and repair basic backfill systems, must be able to troubleshoot and repair backfill mixers.
• Conveyors and Feeders - Conveyor & feeder gearbox & motor replacement, Conveyor & feeder pulley replacement (head, tail, bend, take-up).
• Compressors and Pneumatics - Understanding how a compressor works, must be able to troubleshoot and repair basic pneumatic systems.
• Hydraulic Systems - Must be able to troubleshoot and repair basic hydraulic systems, Identify & explain component functions on a hydraulic schematic.
• Hoisting Plant (Depending on Site) - Inspection & Repair of Skip, Cage, and Loading Pocket, Greasing and Measuring hoist rope, must know proper hoist signals and how to use the shaft bell to move the skip and cage for maintenance.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

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 Nevada Gold Mine locations
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

About Nevada Gold Mines

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 and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.