What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cortez - Industrial Hygiene Technician position at Nevada Gold Mines?
Position Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician at our Cortez Operation. The Industrial Hygiene Technician will collect Industrial Hygiene samples in accordance with established procedures / guidelines, provide a support function for day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities, and follow established guidelines to ensure protection of employee’s health.
Responsibilities
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
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 mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician at our Cortez Operation. The Industrial Hygiene Technician will collect Industrial Hygiene samples in accordance with established procedures / guidelines, provide a support function for day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities, and follow established guidelines to ensure protection of employee’s health.
Responsibilities
- Collect samples and provide support for Industrial Hygiene functions at the site including: Air monitoring, Biological Monitoring / Medical Surveillance, Radiation Safety, Audiometric Testing, Respiratory Protection, Hazard Communication, Maintain required records
- Conform to all Nevada Gold Mines policies and procedures.
- Collect samples in accordance with acceptable industrial hygiene policies and practices.
- Record events and circumstances contributing to exposure results, for the purpose of interpretation by an Industrial Hygienist.
- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
- Safety and industrial hygiene experience is desirable.
- A working knowledge of computers and the ability to operate a word processor and spreadsheet are required.
- Must be able to work with diverse groups and personalities.
- Must be able to take direction and follow instructions closely.
- Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
- Self-confidence, motivation, and strong leadership and organizational skills.
- 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
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
About The Team
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 mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.