Goldstrike - Underground Paste Plant Operator

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for a Paste Plant Operator to join the Goldstrike Underground team. The successful applicant will learn to operate a process plant and produce paste backfill on surface which is then pumped underground as geotechnical control to fill voids left by underground mining excavation.

The Paste Plant Operator will ensure safe and efficient operation of various processing circuits/equipment including but not limited to: hydrocyclones, thickeners, vacuum disk filters, reagent handling, 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 and inspect all other components of operating systems and equipment regularly. When not operating the plant, the Process Operator will participate in quality control/quality assurance laboratory work to help ensure the product of the process is of the highest quality possible. The Process Operator is either qualified or willing to qualify to operate surface heavy equipment which supports the underground mines. MSHA Part 48 New Miner Training for Underground Mines is required to be completed/refreshed prior to start date.

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

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 .

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.