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Goldrush - Lateral Development Subject Matter Expert

Nevada Gold Mines
Elko, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Position Description

JOB 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 Lateral Development Subject Matter Expert with our Goldrush Underground Operations department.

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

  • Take ownership in and accountability for maintaining safe work practices, safe workplaces, and safe operation and maintenance of all equipment
  • Mentor, coach, and develop underground mining personnel in safe and efficient lateral development practices
  • Provide hands-on training and field leadership in jumbo drilling, ground support installation, mucking, and development cycle optimization
  • Evaluate operator performance and provide constructive feedback to improve safety, productivity, equipment utilization, and overall development quality
  • Promote adherence to company safety standards, procedures, and operational best practices
  • Lead by example in hazard recognition, risk mitigation, and proactive safety engagement
  • Able to read cut sheets/maps, properly scale and map rounds, and maintain line and grade
  • Able to operate Single and Two Boom Jumbo
  • Able to operate 6yd, 9yd, and 12yd Loaders
  • Able to understand different rock types and drilling/blasting procedures to minimize over-break
  • Able to understand and follow ground support plans
  • Able to operate mechanized bolter
  • Able to operate shotcrete equipment
  • Able to handle explosives and load rounds in a safe and productive manner
  • Able to install utilities such as ventilation and air/water/discharge pipe
  • Assist supervisors and crews in troubleshooting operational challenges and identifying continuous improvement opportunities
  • Support onboarding and skills advancement of miners through practical demonstrations and field instruction
  • Maintain accurate training documentation and communicate progress and development needs to leadership
  • Perform other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of the company

Qualifications

  • 10 years of underground mining experience preferred
  • Extensive experience in lateral development operations including jumbo drilling, bolting, blasting, and mucking required
  • Previous mentoring, coaching, or crew leadership experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of underground development safety standards and best practices required
  • Previous heavy equipment operation experience preferred
  • Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment required
  • Stable, consistent work history required
  • Proactive safety and environmental track record required
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all mine operations personnel required
  • Ability to deliver constructive feedback and hands-on instruction in a professional manner required
  • Ability to work within a team environment, work closely with peers at all levels with a professional attitude required
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills preferred
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

What We Can Offer You

  • A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!
  • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
  • Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
  • Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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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