Carlin - Driller (Tech 4 or Higher)

Position Description:

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Open Pit Driller (Tech 4 or Higher) to join our Goldstrike Operations team.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Open Pit Drill & Blast Supervisor, the Open Pit Driller (Tech 4 or Higher) is responsible for the following:

- To operate safely, various pieces of heavy equipment with the majority of the time spent operating a track mounted drill.

- Perform other duties as directed to ensure optimal safe operation.

Qualifications:

- Performs complete equipment and area inspections, communicates clean-up as needed for drill stability.

- Places cab in a safe position while drilling next to pit walls.

- Comply with state and federal safety and environmental regulations and Newmont’s polices and procedures.

- Ability to make smooth connection in the drill string while steel drilling or adding tools.

- Maintain drill in relation to lubrications, dust suppression & winterizing.

- Maintain proper hole depth and drills loadable holes for blasting.

- Understand and use the correct bit for the appropriate rock type.

- Ability to operate all drills in the current fleet and the drill water truck.

- Understand the operation of the Aquila System (i.e. enters appropriate data for tracking bits, tools, employee ID, breaks, delays and downs).

- Keeps deck clear of tripping hazards and maintains proper house keeping.

- The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

- Demonstrate proficiency in all requirements (internal) or equivalent experience (external).

- The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

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.