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Cortez - Underground Crushing & Conveying Operator

Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
Job Description

Standard Global Title:

Operator, Mining - Operations

Local Job Title(s)

Crushing & Conveying Operator

Band / Level

UOPS

Reports To

Crushing And Conveying Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Direct Reports

None

Job Purpose

The Crushing & Conveying Operator provides support for the CHAP and El Russ crushers at the Cortez Mine Site. This role is responsible for maintaining the crushers to ensure optimal operational performance. The operator will operate the plant equipment and loaders, assist with plant cleanup, and perform maintenance and improvement tasks during periods of downtime.

Responsibilities

  • Perform clean-up activities during scheduled downs
  • Remove and reinstall conveyor guarding as required to safely access clean-up areas
  • Shovel, rake, and hose debris from beneath the belt line
  • Stage all cleaned material in designated open crosscuts
  • Operate hand tools and cleaning equipment as required
  • Operate a skid steer when necessary to support clean-up activities
  • Follow all site safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and work standards
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices to support safe operations

Qualifications

Experience

  • Experience working in mining or industrial environments preferred
  • Ability to perform physically demanding labor, including shoveling and raking debris
  • Familiarity with conveyor systems and guarding preferred

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

Core Values & Company Dna

Zero Harm

We value safety and health above all else and we take personal responsibility and ownership as one team. Responsible and Accountable

We act as owners, challenge each other as peers, learn and build on successes. One team, One mission.

Partnerships

We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments.

Build a Sustainable Legacy

We earn our social license by being a part of our hose communities, managing the impact of our operations and building a sustainable legacy.

Results Driven

We are results-driven through agile decision-making and disciplined execution.

Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity

We communicate directly, honestly and transparently.

Fit for Purpose

We keep it simple – delivering fit-for-purpose solutions.

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

About Us

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.

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