Nevada Gold Mines

NGM – Geotechnical Engineering Professionals, Expression of Interest

LocationElko, NV
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Position Description JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for highly skilled Geotechnical Engineers to join our team. The successful candidate will ensure that sound geotechnical engineering principals are applied to the design of our open pit and/or underground mines using geotechnical analyses, modeling, geologic interpretation, and historical records.

Available Positions Include

Surface Geotechnical Engineers
Underground Geotechnical Engineers


Responsibilities For Surface Geotechnical Engineers

Surface geotechnical support of active open pit mines and waste rock storage facilities
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with mine geology, mine operations, dewatering, drill and blast, and mine engineering groups
Ensure adequate geotechnical instrumentation is deployed, read, maintained, and data reported
Ensure sites comply with the Barrick Ground Control Standard and Fatal Risk Fall of Ground Standard
Geotechnical engineering analyses including slope stability analyses and interpretation of laboratory testing results and slope performance data
Data collection and assessment of rock mass and rock fabric properties including logging of drill holes and excavations
Assist with slope design and slope management
Assist with ground control safety training programs
Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary
Other duties as assigned


Responsibilities For Underground Geotechnical Engineers

Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify rock hazards, provide recommendations and monitor Independently perform work which involves visual inspections of the underground mining activities to identify rock hazards, provide recommendations and monitor excavation performance.
Ensure adherence to the Ground Control standards and maintain the ground support QA/QC program, such as rockbolt pull-testing and UCS of shotcrete and backfill
Utilize rock mechanics properties to design ground support as needed
Collect, analyze and report on geotechnical monitoring data and maintain databases
Review and advise on mine and stope designs
Assist with ground control safety training programs
Supervision of consultants and contractors, as necessary
The candidate will also periodically assist with geotechnical mapping underground and geotechnical core logging for specific drill programs
Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering or Geology required
Geotechnical Experience: Surface 3-7 Years required
Geotechnical Experience: Underground 5-7 Years, Geotechnical Design Work required
Experience with rock mass classification systems, geotechnical analysis, structural mapping, ground support designs and underground mining QA/QC programs required
Understanding and experience with open pit blasting techniques and controls preferred
Understanding of slope design workflows at the bench to overall slope scales preferred
Understanding of 3-D geologic model inputs and development, and impacts on slope stability and design required
Familiarity with various geotechnical software packages preferred
Excellent safety record and the ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills required
Ability to work outside (or underground) in varied climatic conditions for extended periods required
Flexibility in work hours for on-call and call-outs, as needed required
on-call and call-outs, as needed required


What We Can Offer You

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, excellent benefits, paid time off (PTO), and stock purchase plans (where applicable)
Nevada Gold Mines has several major mining operations located across Northeastern Nevada – this offers many opportunities to learn and grow within your career at different mine sites, other technical disciplines, operations roles, or management.
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Our Mission And Core Values

At Nevada Gold Mines, our Mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.

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.
Partnerships We foster genuine partnerships and deliver on our commitments
Build a Sustainable Legacy We earn our social license by being part of our host 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
Fit for Purpose We keep it simple – delivering fit-for-purpose solutions
Be Honest, Transparent, and Act with Integrity We communicate directly, honestly, and transparently.

Operated by Barrick, Nevada Gold Mines is a Joint Venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%). With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social, and economic considerations into all 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 .

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.

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