Cortez - Refinery Technician

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a professional with a background in Process Operations and would like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have a position open for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for a Refinery Technician at our Cortez operations. The successful candidate will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: grinding circuits (wet/dry), crushing circuits ( jaw/gyro/cone), carbon-in-leach, resin-in-leach, elution (carbon/resin), autoclaves, roasters, thickeners, boilers, water treatment systems, off gas/gas handling, reagent handling, electrowinning, retort/induction furnaces, solution balance, sample collection, data recording, retrieval of sample data, proper handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, monitoring/controlling water and slurry flows, reagent addition, checking conveyors, pumps, valves, piping and other equipment, making calculations and adjustments as needed to maintain operating parameters within limits. Inspect and check all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly.

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

Responsibilities

- Maintain a clean and safe work area.

- Follow procedures that utilize equipment and instruments critical to monitoring process performance.

- Understand and comply with environmental permit limits.

- Maintain accurate records for metallurgical accounting and process control.

- Operate production machinery and equipment such as overhead cranes, valves, and gauges for the purpose of maximizing production.

- Open and/or secure vault

- Prepare gold bullion for shipment

- Collect samples for metallurgical accounting and process control.

- Operate the following: Electrowinning cells, Mercury retort furnaces, Smelting furnaces, Carbon filters, Zinc precipitation circuit, Slag handling circuit.

- Attach lockout devices (following company procedure) to electrical equipment during maintenance.

- Identify preventative maintenance needs, preventing loss to property and process.

- Complete operator reports and time entry accurately.

- Work as needed on weekends and holidays.

- Respond to emergencies that could cause injury or loss of production.

- Communicate daily operations with refinery supervisor.

- Maintain accurate records of required process variables.

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

Qualifications

- A minimum of 18 months refining experience preferred

- Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. Ability to follow directions. Ability to train others.

- Proven safety and attendance record required

- Understanding of computer applications such as Word, Excel and MINEMAN. Understanding of flowsheets and written and verbal procedures.

- Ability to work under minimal supervision required

- Ability to communicate and effectively work with a variety of individuals (i.e., operations, Maintenance, Metallurgist and Lab) required

- Ability to perform the essential functions of this job required

What We Can Offer

- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, 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.

- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

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.